Specialty Welder

Perdiem 7 days a week $100 per day + travel pay

The right candidate will have four years of welding experience in the petrochemical industry or related

field with the required weld testing certifications from Starcon to perform the assigned tasks. You are

responsible for performing X-ray quality welding in all positions with the SMAW and GTAW processes

with a variety of electrodes. You will be required to use torch cutting and operating equipment such as

pipe beveling machines. You will assure all hold points and requirements on code work are met. You

must be willing to do tasks other than welding such as pipe fitting and boilermaker duties as directed.

• Perform x-ray quality welding in all positions with the SMAW and GTAW processes with a variety of
• electrodes
• Weld piping, structural steel and supports
• Basic understanding of isometric drawings and blueprints
• Ability to read and understand WPS/PQR documents
• Competent to verify fit-ups and dimensions
• Ability to read and understand plans isometric drawings
• Mathematical skills as they pertain to the execution of their work tasks
• Able to pass the appropriate weld test(s) given by Starcon or client
• Welding in Confined spaces
• Welding awkward positions and locations
• 2” GTAW .688” coupon (100% X-ray) - Standard test
• 2” GTAW Root & hot, SMAW 701 Fill & cap. (100% X-ray) – Standard test
• 4” S/80 GTAW 35/45 to 25/35 in convection box simulation. (100% X-ray) - add’ for Tube welder
• 4” S/80 GTAW 800HT to 304 in convection box simulation. (100% X-ray) – add’ Tube welder
• Ability to conduct field determine measurements, fabricate, modify and/or revise piping per sketches,
• isometric drawings and blueprints.
• Must have basic rigging knowledge associated with the moving of piping details and fittings
• Must set up you own jobs, stringing their own welding leads, building fireboxes in prep for welding, etc.
• Always be in compliance with all of Starcon and clients’ safety and quality control procedures.
• Work in a team effort with all team members in order to reach a common goal.
• Be willing to assist other crafts when directed such as pipe fitters, boilermakers, riggers, etc.

The work environment will require you to work in SCBA, special protective PPE specific to the unit and

working ended work hours may be required. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Must be physically able to carry up to 50 lbs. of tools and/or material. Housekeeping