Job Description: Pipeline Welder
Job Title: Pipeline Welder
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding activities on pipelines using approved welding processes, such as SMAW (Stick Welding), GTAW (TIG Welding), and FCAW, as required by the project.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, isometric drawings, welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
- Prepare pipes, joints, bevels, and surfaces before welding.
- Align, fit, tack, and weld pipes according to specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Ensure welds meet project requirements, applicable codes, and quality standards.
- Inspect completed welds visually and rectify defects as instructed by the welding inspector.
- Work with pipe fitters, riggers, inspectors, and other site personnel to complete pipeline installation activities.
- Perform welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other specified materials according to approved procedures.
- Maintain welding machines, electrodes, tools, and accessories in good working condition.
- Follow hot-work permits, fire prevention procedures, and site safety requirements.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all welding activities.
- Report welding defects, equipment malfunctions, and unsafe working conditions to the supervisor.
- Maintain welding records and comply with inspection and quality control requirements.
- Perform welding activities in trenches, workshops, fabrication yards, or other designated work areas, as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Technical qualification or vocational training in welding is preferred.
- Relevant pipeline welding experience in oil and gas, construction, or industrial projects.
- Valid welding qualification or performance certification for the applicable process and position, where required.
- Knowledge of welding procedures, pipe preparation, joint fit-up, and welding techniques.
- Ability to read welding symbols and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with applicable welding codes and project quality requirements.
- Knowledge of welding defects, prevention methods, and basic corrective techniques.
- Good understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Physical fitness to work in demanding site conditions.
Skills Required
- Pipeline welding and joint preparation.
- SMAW, GTAW/TIG, or other project-specific welding techniques.
- Pipe alignment and welding-position control.
- Weld quality awareness and defect identification.
- Operation and basic maintenance of welding equipment.
- Interpretation of technical drawings and welding procedures.
- Attention to detail and precision.
- Teamwork, communication, and safety awareness.
