Project Structural Welder​/Fitter; Construction - MPU SIP - Prudhoe Bay, AK

Position: Project Structural Welder/Fitter (Construction - MPU SIP) - Prudhoe Bay, AK
Location: Prudhoe Bay

This is a construction project with an expected duration of one (1) to two (2) years. The anticipated start date is July 2026. The rotation will be four (4) weeks on and two (2) weeks off. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location.

Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.

Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company paid short-term disability, life insurance, paid sick leave, and 4.5% employer match on 401k.

Job Purpose:

The structural welder/fitter fabricator performs welding of metal components for fabrication or repair of machine parts, plant equipment and structures according to layout, blueprints or work orders using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

* Lay out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, and building and bridge parts, according to blueprints, specifications and knowledge of welding and metallurgy.

* Select equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

* Lay out, positions, align, and fit components together.

* Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.

* Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

* Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.

* Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece.

* Set up equipment and weld parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.

* Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools.

* Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform various cleanup and housekeeping activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

* Knowledge of the AWS, ANSI and ASME codes.

* Knowledge of operation of welding equipment, electrodes, fluxes, shielding gasses and welding processes.

* Knowledge of carbon steel and other alloy metals, including stainless steel and aluminum.

* Knowledge of the various size and grades of welding electrodes, the proper use of electrodes and welding processes, the appearance of a proper fit-up and the appearance of properly cleaned and prepared surface.

* Ability to properly use and care for the tools and equipment and welding electrodes commonly used on an industrial project.

* Ability to operate all hand tools and power tools associated with welding process.

* Ability to prep steel shapes.

* Ability to work with minimal supervision and be capable of performing assigned tasks with limited general technical guidance.

* Ability to read and understand engineering prints.

* Ability to work as part of a team; communicate effectively with fellow workers and alternate.

* Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

* Ability to demonstrate support for the company's environmental management system.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:

* Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

* Standing for prolonged periods of time.

* Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather

* Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.

* Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.

* Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

* Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

* Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

* Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.

* Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including…