Senior Field Welder

About the role

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.

Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Overview

Perform day-to-day in-service field welding activities, including procedure qualification records, welding mock-ups and production welds, pressure testing, and other aspects as required.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to

• Perform in-service field welding of a wide range of fittings as required in a variety of facility and pipeline environments to facilitate the repair of customer pressurized piping systems.
• Perform bolt torquing, rigging, and lifting, as required.
• Perform safe operation and maintenance of the welding truck rig and welding equipment.
• Fabricate piping and components from engineering drawings.
• Assist others with maintenance and repair.
• Maintain a clear and safe shop environment.
• Participate in job hazard assessments (JHA) and Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) and comply with all T.D. Williamson (TDW) and customer safety requirements.
• Work requires traveling up to 80.0% of the time, including overnight stays.

Experience

• Two plus (2+) years of industry experience combined with five (5) years of experience in a similar job or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience.
• Plant/Facility experience.
• Pipeline experience operating a welding rig and truck.
• API 1104 multi-qualification (SMAW).
• Existing in-service welder qualifications are preferred.
• Must be able to obtain operator qualifications (OQ).
• Existing TWIC card would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of personal computers, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of shop and field tolerance limits.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8.
• Knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, GTAW.
• Experience with API 1104 and ASME Sec.IX codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills,
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to fit with accuracy and precision all sizes and types of hot tap fittings.
• Ability to set up and support pressure testing activities.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally directly with TDW personnel, customers, inspectors, and other contractors.