Substation Welder (T&D)
Burns & McDonnell
**Description**
The Welder is responsible for cutting, shaping, and joining metal components to create a variety of products. This position requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret blue prints, and a strong knowledge of welding techniques.
**Duties:**
+ Welds all types of steel skids and structures using drawings, specifications and industry standards.
+ Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
+ Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.
+ Proper Identification of materials and component preparation.
+ Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
+ Ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for reach welding project.
+ Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
+ Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws by visually.
+ Performs quality checks on completed products.
+ Performs routine maintenance on welding equipment.
+ Maintains a clean and safe work environment by wearing relevant PPE according to safety protection requirements, following procedures and rules, and completing training.
+ All other duties assigned by management.
**Qualifications**
**SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS**
+ High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
+ Previous experience as a Welder or in a similarly role is highly preferred.
+ Must be able to read a blueprint.
+ Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment.
+ Basic mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
+ Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills to address welding challenges and ensure quality welds.
+ Must be able to pass weld qualification test. Weld test(s) administered will be specific to the project currently being staffed.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds or more.
+ Must be able to adapt to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
+ Must be able to stand or walk on feet for long periods of time.
+ Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
+ Good hand/eye coordination.
+ Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law.
**Job** Construction Services
**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time
**Req ID:** 245110
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A
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