Job Summary: The Welder II role entails reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering plans and must be able to work without constant oversight. The position uses blueprints along with other data, such as work plans, to determine correct weld sequence to minimize or eliminate any warpage due to heat input. The Welder II will also layout, cut, fit, prep, tack, and weld components together to meet drawing specifications and requirements using the specified weld procedures dictated in the Fabrication, Inspection, and Test plan for each individual job. This role is responsible for ensuring their completed components safely meet or exceed drawing configurations and tolerances. Essential Responsibilities/Duties: • Perform welding on critical and support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). Perform structural welding on parts and components per the requirements of various specifications as prescribed by Project Travelers, Engineering Drawings, and Work Orders. • Read, understand, and follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS’s) • Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Company policies and procedures. • Read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols. • Fabricate and weld parts in accordance with Project documentation. • Sufficient working knowledge of materials to determine the proper WPS to use and the ability to select the correct filler metal and gas per WPS requirements. • Determine the proper sequence of welding in order to prevent or reduce the amount of warpage to the work piece. • Fabricate weld fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects. • Welding: Successfully certify in two or more welding operations in accordance with WPS’s for processes such as FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW as required. Including pre and post weld heating operations as specified in WPSs as applicable. • Assembly: assemble basic mechanical equipment, structural components, and piping systems. • Perform self-verification of welded parts and assemblies before inspection to ensure quality of work performed meets or exceeds acceptance criteria. • Interface with QA/QC personnel. • Report unsafe conditions and unsafe equipment. • Measure work pieces to determine accuracy and acceptability per given requirements. • Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece. • Ensure that all documentation (including weld records) is filled out correctly and kept current as work progresses. • Keep a clean and organized work area. Required Qualifications: • 3+ years’ experience with a list of previous welding qualifications; OR a combination of 1+ years’ experience and an Associates of Applied Sciences in Welding Technology or equivalent. • Ability to pass a Columbia Energy weld test. • Ability to operate tools, machinery, and vehicles safely. • Ability to read, write and comprehend both verbal communications and written directions. • Ability to read a tape measure. • Ability to perform arithmetic as required for layout and fabrication i.e., add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals, solve for missing angles or sides of a triangle, etc. • Ability to travel to field sites when necessary. • Must pass an employment record, criminal background check and a drug screen (drug and alcohol-free workplace). • Must have reliable transportation to work each day. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in R&D or Prototype fabrication. • Experience working to a NQA-1 or ASME Section VIII program. • Experience performing welds subjected to testing such as UT and RT • Ability to weld pipe, sheet metal, and structural steel. • Valid drivers’ license and possess a clean driving record. Key Success Attributes: • Strong attention to detail • Team Player • Positive attitude that contributes to a positive work environment • Maintain a quick and steady pace throughout your work shift. • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to perform well with varying degrees of supervision. • Arrive on time and ready to work each day. Physical Requirements: • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. • Required to use verbal communication. Required to use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools repetitively. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. • Required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work from platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. • Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hardhat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and safety-toed work boots. • Required to work in hot/cold/damp environments. Working Conditions while Performing Essential Functions: • This position is performed in a shop/construction/field setting. The atmosphere is fast-paced and deadline-oriented with focus on safety and quality. Columbia Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
See More Details >>It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This position is posted at multiple levels. Please see the job description below for more information. POSITION SPECIFIC DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Welding Engineer • Experienced individuals are preferred, but we are willing to train a new graduate in the following fields as well. • BS Welding Engineering • BS Welding Engineering Technology • BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology- Welding • BS Material Engineering with Welding background/ experience • BS Mechanical Engineering with Welding background/ experience JOB DESCRIPTION Welding Engineer at a Commercial Nuclear Plant responsible for implementation of the welding program to include: • Interpretation and application of ASME Section III, VIII, IX, XI requirements • Experience of knowledge with NBIC Repair Codes • Experience or Knowledge with ANSI/ASME post construction codes (PCC) • Experience or Knowledge with Fitness for Service evaluations for Piping and vessels • Interpretation and application of ASME B31.1 requirements • Knowledge and Application of AWS Codes • Knowledge of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) • Knowledge and experience with Pre and Post weld heat treatment • Shop experience with welding fabricating and weld details • Experience or training in Materials and Metallurgy GENERAL SUMMARY Provide independent engineering service and support to perform highly complex engineering tasks requiring specialized skills and broad experience in the application of engineering fundamentals in support of the design modification, operating, and independent assessment of Energy Northwest facilities. Serve as an advisor to others. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Perform highly complex engineering analyses and designs in support of operations, systems, programs, audit inspections, and assessments requiring skills and experience gained through application of engineering methods and analysis, codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. • Work with minimal supervision. • Serve as an advisor providing advice and counsel on assignments concerned with specialized or unique engineering requirements. Solutions provided involve unconventional or innovative problem solving techniques. Provide technical leadership and training on highly complex or extended projects. Provide leadership of small groups to resolve complex issues. Provide technical direction and leadership routinely to other engineers; serve as a mentor. Provide training to others. Identify need and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives. Assure compliance with regulatory and industry guidance. Provide interpretation of industry guidance for application. Identify potential problems in design, quality, or operation and initiate corrective action Engineering employees are expected to be available and to support the following activities as a condition of employment with Energy Northwest: • Emergency Response Organization (ERO) including being on-call (24/7) during your required team duty (2 weeks out of every 8 weeks). • 12-hour work shifts during outages as part of our overall Outage support (24/7) • Engineering duty cycle support (24/7) including call-out availability during your responsible duty assignment. (This is a shared responsibility across all engineering positions). REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Engineer Principal Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university and seven years of engineering experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and PE license obtained by accredited examination plus eight years of engineering experience. Engineer Senior Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and three years of discipline specific engineering experience; OR a PE license obtained by an accredited examination and five years of discipline specific engineering experience. High school diploma or GED is required. Engineer Staff Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and at least one year of engineering experience; OR a PE license obtained by accredited examination and at least one year of engineering experience. A high school diploma or GED is required. Engineer Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university or a PE license obtained by accredited examination and zero to three years of discipline engineering experience. A high school diploma or GED is required. Pay Range: Engineer Principal Salary: $122,681 - $184,021 Midpoint: $153,351 Engineer Senior Salary: $106,670 - $160,006 Midpoint: $133,338 Engineer Staff Salary: $92,750 - $139,124 Midpoint: $115,937 Engineer Salary: $80,704 - $121,056 Midpoint: $100,880 Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. Incentive Compensation This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. Benefits Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more .
See More Details >>Company Overview: Randstad is in search of dedicated welders to assist in the severing, molding, and merging of substances within a positive and ever-changing atmosphere. This interactive position includes education, consistent remuneration, and extensive advantages, allowing for progress through interesting tasks and team partnership. Role and Responsibilities of Structural Welder: The duties of a Structural Welder entail the performance of cutting, molding, and bonding operations that contribute to the efficient execution of fabrication and maintenance endeavors. It is essential to prioritize safety measures, execute welding tasks with meticulousness, and provide additional support as required to uphold project timelines. • Carve, form, and connect components as per required standards • It is important to follow safety measures and wear appropriate PPE to ensure a safe workplace • Provide support for relevant assignments and cater to project demands in moments of idle time • Gain proficiency through training and implement it to boost efficiency, precision, and overall performance Required Skills and Experience of Structural Welder: • No need for prior experience; we provide training sessions • Essential skills include the capacity to understand and comply with guidelines • Showing focus and consistency in handling tasks with precision and trustworthiness Preferred Qualifications for Structural Welder: • Welding skills enhancement and technique refinement have captured the attention of many • Emphasizing teamwork and demonstrating a committed work ethic Compensation and Benefits of Structural Welder: • Being compensated on a weekly basis alongside receiving full advantages and additional incentives • Opportunities for development accompany the training sessions provided About Randstad: At Randstad, employees can thrive in a supportive setting that emphasizes safety, growth, and teamwork, providing a platform for dedicated workers to refine their skills and participate in excellent achievements. Join a community that values trustworthiness, cooperation, and continual enhancements.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Richland, WA, typically begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. The American Welding Society projects a need for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with a median annual wage of $45,190 for welders in 2021. In Richland, WA, welders earn an average of $335.75 per week, with an annual overtime average of $17,777. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the AWS Foundation offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $90,000 annually for experienced professionals.
