Welder Combination

Combo Welder performs high-quality welding using GTAW and SMAW on piping and structural components in live field environments. This role requires strong technical skills, adaptability, and the ability to maintain code-quality welds while working in confined spaces, elevated locations, and under schedule-critical conditions.

• Welding & Field Execution
• Perform GTAW/SMAW welding in all positions under field restrictions.
• Complete welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloys piping per WPS requirements.
• Execute welds, repairs or others safely and efficiently.
• Perform weld prep (when required), fit-up assistance, and final cleanliness in environments with limited workspace.
• Maintain consistent weld quality despite wind, weather, humidity, temperature, and restricted access.
• Field Safety & Jobsite Compliance
• Follow all site-specific safety rules and permits (hot work, confined space, elevated work, etc.).
• Identify hazards such as pressure boundaries, stored energy, heat stress, or oxygen-deficient areas.
• Set up FR (fire resistant) welding screens or hooches, fire watches, and spark containment measures in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Use all PPE including welding clothing, respirators, fall protection, and eye/hand protection.
• Quality Performance
• Produce welds meeting acceptance criteria for VT, RT, UT, PT, or MT as applicable.
• Read and follow WPS, P&IDs, ISO drawings, weld maps, and material specs.
• Maintain traceability (heat numbers, filler control, joint verification) according to Welding and Quality Control expectations.
• Self-inspect welds before QC notification; ensure cleanliness and freedom from discontinuities.
• Report weld defects, equipment issues, or deviations immediately.
• Productivity & Field Efficiency
• Meet or exceed daily weld count and productivity targets set by supervisors.
• Adapt to changing job priorities such as emergent repairs or shutdown-critical work.
• Work effectively with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering when needed.
• Manage welding consumables efficiently, minimize rework, and maintain equipment readiness.
• Documentation & Communication
• Accurately document weld numbers, joint completion, and material verification.
• Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and quality meetings.
• Communicate challenges early (access, fit-up issues, equipment damage, consumable needs).
• Support weld sequencing and field installation planning.

• Must pass company-required weld qualification tests by QUAL-SOP-14.5.3
• 4–7+ years of field welding experience in industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of WPS requirements, fillers, interpass temperature control, and heat-affected zones.
• Ability to interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and field modifications.
• Must have experience welding multiple types of pipes like Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome and other alloys family.
• Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
• Possesses the ability to work effectively as a team with other employees.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work at heights as required.
• Strong safety mindset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow written procedures (WPS, ITPs, etc.)

• Preferred Additional Qualification
• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
• Former experience working on a new construction project.
• Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Weld Test
• ZII-001 (2.75”/0.625”) GTAW (ER70S-2) / SMAW (E7018) in the 6GR (restricted position).
• ZII-002 (2.75”/0.625”) GTAW (ER70S-2) in the 6GR (restricted position).
• Figure 1. 6GR Restricted Jig Dimensions
• Optional test, in accordance with site needs (by Welding Superintendent request):
• ZII Test No. Position Coupon Size (in.) Material First Process Filler
• Every welder qualification test must first pass visual testing per ASME IX QW-302.4 and meet ASME IX QW-194 requirements:
• No linear indications
• No visible porosity
• No…