Pipefitter/Welder

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. in Newell, WV currently has an opening for a Pipefitter/Welder.

We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.

Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

The Pipefitter/Welder provides support for the installation and repair of piping, structural steel, and any associated equipment within the Maintenance Construction Department.

Pipefitter/Welder Responsibilities

• Reads, understands, and works off drawings.
• Performs SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
• Fabricates pipe per Ergon Piping line class specifications.
• Certified to fillet/socket weld and provides welds that meet B31.3 (process piping) standards.
• Makes piping changes per Ergon Specifications.
• Completes work orders and properly documents all repairs.
• Operates a manlift and forklift.
• Operates a track torch, bevel torch, hand torch, plasma arc and other specialized tools.
• Repairs and services all piping, tanks, boilers, vessels, and valves.
• Torques flanges and associated equipment.
• Repairs, services, cleans, inspects, torques, and performs general maintenance on exchangers.
• Performs on-call duties as required on a rotating basis.
• Assists in performance of preventive maintenance on refinery equipment.
• Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority
• Always maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.
• Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates.

Pipefitter/Welder Qualifications

• Previous experience with equipment in an industrial operations setting such as refining, chemical or manufacturing.
• Knowledge and experience with SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
• Experience using a torch, plasma arc and operating a forklift preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience in the installation of piping and s...