Pipe Welder Journeyman

Requisition ID: 163420 Position SummaryPlan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standardsExperience LevelSkilledPrimary Responsibilities and Duties•Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder's work•Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations•Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently•Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications•Make welding repairs and substandard welds•Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation•Assist with rigging of material•Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment•Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.•Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.Qualifications•Experience as a Pipe Welder in a powerplant/industrial setting is required.•Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.•Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.•Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement toolsRequirements•The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl•Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions•Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required•May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds•Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces•Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment•May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site•Must have required tools•Required to pass Tig/Stick weld test with our Quality Team•Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required•Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background checkWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Few contractors can build what Kiewit builds, the way Kiewit builds it. We only hire the best - and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.There's no limit to what you'll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities to tackle new challenges all the time. Whether you're building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you're bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.