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Welder Job Highlights

Title Welder
Type Full Time
Experience Not Indicated
Function Project Management/Production
Location Gregory, TX, United States
Company Oxy

Company Profile

Oxy is an international energy company. It is the largest oil producer in the United States including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins and the offshore Gulf of Mexico.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine, and caustic soda.

Job Profile

The company (OxyChem) is looking to hire a Welder to join its team for various plant operations.

Educational Qualification

  • Applicants require a High School Education or GED

Work Experience

  • Possess work-related experience (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Plans, directs, and trains helpers and other crafts in accordance with industry codes/standards
  • Lays out the work, planning ahead of actual performance to take into consideration operating curtailments, hazards, material, equipment, etc.
  • Lays out, fabricates, installs, and maintains all types of equipment and piping.
  • Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate or transport our products, as our highest priority.
  • Maintains all welding equipment in safe operating condition.
  • Maintains and makes adjustments to welding equipment as necessary.
  • May plan and direct the work of other welders and helpers on large jobs.
  • Performs associated work concerned with fabrication and repair of vessels, heat exchangers, piping, etc. including rigging, movement and set up of equipment, pressure testing, and inspection of completed work.
  • Performs sheet metal and structural steelwork.
  • Responsible for the proper checking, planning, and workmanship on all assignments.
  • Takes measurements and will layout and design work for others.
  • Works from blueprints and sketches; designs and makes installations on all types of piping and equipment.
  • Works from blueprints or sketches, but may design and plan their own work, laying out and fabricating equipment in the shop for field installation.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to read, write and speak in English.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft applications.
  • Knowledge of various metals and their characteristics and familiarity with all welding techniques is required.
  • Must be able to weld Carbon Steel, Chrome, Stainless, Nickel, Monel, Aluminum, Titanium, Hastelloy materials, and Inconel.
  • Must be able to work with and must be knowledgeable of all types of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
  • Must be proficient in all types of welding operations including Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and other brazing, welding, and cutting processes.
  • Must possess the ability to certify in various welding processes, positions, and different metals.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.
  • Walking, bending, and stooping is required.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Benefits/Perks

  • 401(k) plan with 7% match, Retirement plan with 7% company contribution Life/AD&D insurance
  • Competitive base pay, Performance bonuses, Stock grants, and other long-term incentives
  • Life Balance
  • Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Hearing Aid Discounts, Wellness Program,
  • Occupational AD&D insurance, Short- and long-term disability insurance, Employee discounts on products and services
  • Retiree Medical
  • Well-being

Employer’s Statement

Oxy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

To apply for this job please visit oxy.taleo.net.

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