Welder Fabricator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welder Fabricator to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet basic schooling will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately complete details on time sheets/Kronos electronic timekeeping – return them to the Supervisor daily and on completion of specific jobs
• Be proficient in the use of all welding equipment, machinery, and tooling used in the Fabrication Shop.
• Complete regular preventive maintenance
• Contribute to the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes
• Effectively report any HSE or productivity issues through the correct channels
• Fit up and weld using SMAW and GMAW processes.
• Follow recognised procedures for issuing and returning welding consumables from stores (rods, wire, flux)
• Interpret weld procedures, and engineering drawings from sketches, materials, and electronic images identifying the most efficient, cost-effective solution without compromising quality or safety
• Maintain production area housekeeping
• Maintain welder traceability (when applicable)
• Minimize waste by using/disposing of raw materials and consumable items efficiently
• Notify the Supervisor of any mistakes, omissions, or alterations necessary to drawings or bills of material
• Participate in resolving assembly and production issues
• Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, under established methods and procedures.
• Report malfunctions to Maintenance as needed
• Work to achieve high quality in the assembly and welding of parts
• Work on weekly production schedule highlighting any key areas that may prevent achieving daily targets

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read engineering drawings, where applicable
• Fabrication techniques
• Mig, Tig, Oxy-acetylene Welding, and cutting.
• Time served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant subject
• Working knowledge of offshore skid manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge within a welding and manufacturing environment including the preparation of components
• Strategic-
• Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information and functional skills (Functional and technical)
• Capable of keeping abreast of an evolving portfolio of products, services, and systems (Technical learning)
• Has solutions and suggestions that are effective in addressing the problem at hand (Problem Solving)
• Operating-
• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time management)
• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing)
• Energy and Drive-
• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Action orientated)

Benefits/Perks

• Critical Illness
• Cycle to work
• Dental Insurance
• Gym membership
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Retail vouchers
• Travel Insurance

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.