Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the futur The Welder, Lake Charles Refinery (2nd Class) works in the maintenance department of the refinery. The positions are straight day jobs, subject to occasional shift work, turnarounds, call outs and mandatory overtime. Welders are responsible for the fabrication, installation, and repair of piping and equipment. This work takes place in all areas of the refinery, outside exposed to the weather elements and to blowing air, heat, noise and vibration. The refinery processes involve hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. The work may take place at heights on vessels and towers and/or in confined spaces. This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (June 8, 2025), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year. Responsibilities May Include: • Fabricate and repair piping, pressure vessels and structural steel using SMAW (stick), GTAW (tig) and GMAW (mig) processes and cutting torches, arc gougers and plasma arc cutters • Interpret isometric drawings • Prepare equipment for welding • Lay out, bending, punching and fabrication and erection of structural work, such as beams, platforms, ladders, etc. • Perform production welding using welding machines • Assuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures and training requirements Required Qualifications: • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Valid driver's license • 3 or more years of experience as a journeyman level Welder in an oil refinery, chemical process, electric utility, electrical distribution equipment testing or similar facility • Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic • Willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to: • Lift up to 50 pounds • Climb up to 285 feet in height • Work near large, hot, high-speed machines • Work in enclosed spaces, such as tanks and silos • Work overtime • Work with petroleum products that are under high pressure and heat • Work outside in harsh weather conditions • Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven) • Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (including but not limited to items such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection, fall protection) • Work around chemicals, including acids and bases, that may be under high pressure Preferred Qualifications: • Completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in welding • Good oral and written communication skills pertaining to documenting inspection and repair information • Ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, work permits and instruction manuals • Proficiency in computer usage basics including e-mail, Windows navigation, SA The Lake Charles Refinery is located in Westlake, Louisiana. Refinery facilities include crude distilling, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, hydrocracking, hydrodesulfurization and delayed coking units. Facilities also include a specialty coker and calciner. The refinery processes a mixture of light to heavy, low- and high sulfur and low- and high-acid crude oils. It receives domestic, Canadian and other foreign crude oil through truck, pipeline, marine transportation and terminals, including the Beaumont and Clifton Ridge terminals and the Bayou Bridge Pipeline. Lake Charles produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include off-road diesel, home heating oil, feedstock for our Excel Paralubes joint venture, specialty graphite petroleum coke and petroleum coke. Refined products are distributed in the southeastern and eastern United States by truck, rail car, barge or pipelines and exported to Latin America and West Africa. Total Rewards: At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include: • Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus • 8% 401k company match • Cash Balance Account pension • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP • Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards. Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com. To be considered: In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 06/08/2025. Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 284247 • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project • Work Location: Lake Charles, LA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview: Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths. Job Summary: Performs the job duties outlined below and supports construction operations to ensure the readiness and timely deployment of all welding and NDE – associated equipment, tools & materials for all Tank projects. Adheres to and upholds the project specifications and Bechtel Procedures, ensuring all work is executed in compliance with the project plans. #LI-BH1 Major Responsibilities: • Develops required Tanks Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) in accordance to API, AWWA, ASME codes and standards. • Provides instruction, training and qualification of Welding Operators with Automatic Welding Machines including LT-7’s, Gullco’s, AVW’s & AGWs. • Provides manual and semi-automatic welding instruction, training and qualification of plate welders with tank industry welding processes. • Lead all Jr. Tank Welding Technicians on a project, providing technical and construction welding oversight. • Tank Welding Technician Schools (TWTs). • Provides classroom and hands-on training on the role and responsibilities of the TWT. • Program includes overviews on various topics including relevant codes and standards, Bechtel’s welding program, quality control checks, testing requirements and documentation requirements. • Providing hands-on training, how to set-up welding machines, how to fit plate, how to pre-set joints, trouble-shooting equipment and weld profile corrections. • Provides site supervisor training. • The use and application of tank fitting tools, equipment set-up and disassembly, site receiving / storage requirements, quality documentation records, and calibration requirements. • Fleet restoration and repair of construction equipment and welding machines as required Provide Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) training and certification for “competency” for TWT and other supervisors as needed on a case by case basis. • Testing of new equipment, consumables and tools and relaying findings back with operations for consideration. • Maintain all QA/QC records such as inspection and testing record, ITPs, welding record and traceability record etc. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Superior welding skills with multiple processes including GTAW, SMAW, FCAW and SAW • Hands on experience with mobile automatic welding equipment, set-up, trouble-shooting & coaching • Knowledge of construction, tools, equipment, supplies, and personnel • Demonstrated understanding of Tank construction procedures, processes and methods • Prior work experience with industry known Tank and Vessel field erectors considered an asset • Good communication, customer relations and training /coaching abilities • Open-minded, team player, good listener and leadership qualities In depth knowledge and practical experience with various NDE examination methods • Has conducted, assisted or lead welding training or upgrading schools. Additional Information: Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.). Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards Diverse teams build the extraordinary: As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
See More Details >>Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal fabrication and welding processes, with the ability to interpret schematics and work with various materials. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards and codes. The Fabricator/Welder will be responsible for fabricating components, welding parts together, and ensuring the quality of finished products. Responsibilities • Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine project specifications. • Fabricate metal components using various tools and machines, including press brake machines and plasma cutting equipment. • Perform welding tasks using FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) techniques to assemble parts accurately. • Rig materials and components as necessary for assembly and transport. • Solder components when required, ensuring strong and durable connections. • Operate forklifts safely to move materials around the worksite. • Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to safety protocols and industry standards. • Conduct quality checks on fabricated items to ensure compliance with specifications. Experience • Proven experience in metal fabrication and welding is essential. • Familiarity with industry codes and standards related to welding and fabrication processes. • Proficiency in operating press brake machines, plasma cutting tools, and other relevant equipment. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics effectively. • Experience with rigging techniques is a plus. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Join our team of dedicated professionals where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a difference in our projects! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.42 - $25.00 per hour Shift: • 10 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Lake Charles, LA, often begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S. as of 2025, with a median annual salary of $45,190. In Lake Charles, a welder can expect to earn an average of $597.50 per week, with opportunities for overtime boosting annual earnings. Training programs, apprenticeships, and certifications offered by institutions like the AWS Foundation can lead to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
