Tank Welder

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

• Lays out, fits and welds fabricated heavy plate steel components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels

• Selects equipment and plans, layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques. Positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack‑welds or welds on components and assemblies, using electric, or other welding equipment.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• May be required to use Gas‑Metal Arc, Flux‑Cored Arc, Gas‑Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc Welding processes.
• Cuts workpiece, using oxy fuel hand torch.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together in various body positions.
• Bolts, clamps, and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe, and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment.
• May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position; at times under pre‑heat conditions.
• May preheat work piece using hand torch.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Assists other mechanics/personnel as needed.
• Performs only procedures certified in.
• Responsible for observing and complying with safety and shop rules.
• Installs and repairs fabricated parts into shop assemblies.
• Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, or scraper.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Handling and Moving Objects – Using shop safety handling practice, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of hand tools only and equipment needed to do a job.
• Repairing – Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools (non‑electrical).
• Arm‑Hand Steadiness – The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Extent Flexibility – The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Information Comprehension – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Mathematical Reasoning – The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Drawing Reading – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Access equipment utilizing appropriate fall protection and available handholds and footholds.
• Compare and see difference in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Understand verbal instructions and written posted notices.
• Comply with all…