Structural Welder Tier III; FCAW​/GMAW-SP​/GMAW-P

Structural Welder Tier III (FCAW/GMAW-SP/GMAW-P) Goose Creek, SC

Posted:10/20/2026

Job #:1662

Job Category: RPG Field

Positions Available: 30

Riley Power Group, LLC (RPG) is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We support some of the nation's most challenging industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication projects. 3

We are currently seeking Structural Welders with expertise in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding – Short Circuit (GMAW-SP), and Gas Metal Arc Welding – Pulsed (GMAW-P) to support projects across the United States. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds.

• Perform FCAW, GMAW-SP, and GMAW-P welding processes on carbon steel, metal alloys, and high-strength steel assemblies to required tolerances and specifications.
• Weld carbon steel materials, including OSS, HSS, HY, HSLA, and other applicable steel grades.
• Perform welding on standard bevels and various joint configurations, including full-penetration welds and open-root joints.
• Demonstrate proficiency welding Note 18 joints (full-penetration, open-root welds from one side) to ultrasonic testing (UT) quality standards.
• Successfully perform welds in all required positions in accordance with NAVSEA specifications, demonstrating first-time quality and UT proficiency.
• Determine welding layouts, joint preparation, and weld sequences based on engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication requirements.
• Read and accurately interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technique sheets.
• Perform oxy-fuel preheating and carbon arc gouging as required.
• Operate welding equipment, tools, and precision measuring instruments, including weld gauges, to verify weld size and quality.
• Monitor heat input, welding parameters, and weld sequencing to minimize distortion and maintain structural integrity.
• Inspect completed welds and verify workmanship meets applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and verify welding quality in accordance with statistical process controls, established inspection procedures, and applicable quality assurance standards.
• Identify welding defects, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and perform corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, welding specifications, and applicable NAVSEA requirements.
• Work independently or collaboratively with fabrication, production, quality assurance, and supervisory teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on welding experience with GMAW-P and GMAW-SP processes, with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
• Minimum 3 years of FCAW welding experience
  , with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
• High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred

• High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred.
• Experience welding carbon steel, HY-80 and high-strength steel materials in industrial, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or heavy fabrication environments.
• Ability to successfully complete required welding qualification tests in accordance with NAVSEA standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency producing full-penetration, open-root welds meeting UT quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment, weld gauges, precision measuring tools, and applicable inspection procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols,…