Pipe Welder

Riley Power Group, LLC (RPG) is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. We support complex industrial construction and maintenance projects across the United States.

We are currently seeking skilled First-Class Welders for multiple project sites nationwide. If you are a hardworking professional with the skills and experience outlined below, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

Position Overview

The First-Class Welder is responsible for performing high-quality welding on a variety of materials and assemblies while meeting strict engineering specifications and safety standards.


Essential Functions of this position may include but are not limited to:

• Pipe welders should be qualified to perform 100% x-ray quality welds on chromes/stainless/Inconel/carbon/ nickel copper/copper nickel using GTAW process.
• Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
• Assist with joint fit up and final weld joint alignment to include some rigging and lifting if necessary.
• Ideal candidates will be proficient with SMAW/STICK, GTAW/TIG ? 6G position
• Performs welding processes on pipe; manual; standard bevel
• Plan, lay-out, weld, install, and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards utilizing a variety of hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment.
• Use appropriate hand (i.e. wrap around, files) and power tools (i.e. cutting torch) to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld and install all types of structural steel components; install supports, valves and other control equipment; test installed systems and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications; must be familiar with properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques; bolts, clamps or other welding related equipment; weld components according to specific process and code; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications. Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, or overhead positions. Clamp hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Must be able to set up machine including safely running lines and be able to adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained. Knowledge of operation of welding equipment electrodes, fluxes and shielded gases and welding processes.
• Must have the ability to weld with a mirror.
• Requires occasional working in confined space work environment with the potential of extreme temperature exposure, chemical exposure, and radiation exposure during an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Welds on site must pass quality audits on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, copper nickel, nickel copper, Inconel and other alloy metals.
• Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including diagrams, prints, orthographic and isometric drawings and visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.
• Experience in submarine piping is a plus.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience performing the welding processes listed above.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Please note that the essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all-encompassing. Employee may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed in this description but may also be considered essential for employment.


Equal Opportunity

RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/ or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.