We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects withs us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
Job Overview:
The Pipe Welders is an expert craftsperson (SME) focused exclusively on welding high-alloy materials, critical pressure components, or components requiring specialized processes and zero-defect quality (e.g., X-ray quality).
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibility:
- Execute zero-defect, code-compliant welds on exotic/high-alloy materials (e.g.,Chrome-Moly, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Titanium).
- Lead the setup and management of purging systems, pre-heat/post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), and cleanliness protocols for sensitive materials.
- Work directly with Welding Engineers and QC to qualify and perform welds under highly restrictive and precise Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Perform intricate manual or machine high-purity GTAW on small-bore pipe or vessel repairs.
- Maintain specialized consumables, ensuring strict control over storage and handling to prevent contamination.
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Minimum 3 years of industrial construction/maintenance industry experience.
- Multiple advanced certifications (or ability to certify) in processes for exotic/high-alloy materials.
- Expert knowledge of advanced welding metallurgy and quality control standards.
- Demonstrated ability to perform welding that consistently meets 100% radiographic or ultrasonic examination standards.
- Vocational training or Associates Degree in Welding Technology or Fabrication.
- Experience using mechanized or orbital welding equipment.
- Knowledge of Positive Material Identification (PMI) procedures for alloy verification.
- Prior experience in vessel fabrication, exchanger repair, or boiler work.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of industrial construction/maintenance industry experience
- Multiple advanced certifications (or ability to certify) in processes for exotic/high-alloy materials
- Vocational training or Associates Degree in Welding Technology or Fabrication
- Demonstrated ability to perform welding that meets 100% radiographic or ultrasonic examination standards
- Prior experience in vessel fabrication, exchanger repair, or boiler work
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
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