Pipefitter/Welder

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. in Newell, WV currently has an opening for a Pipefitter/Welder

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We are a great company with great pay and great benefits.

Ergon is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

The Pipefitter/Welder provides support for the installation and repair of piping, structural steel, and any associated equipment within the Maintenance Construction Department.

Pipefitter/Welder Responsibilities

- Reads, understands, and works off drawings.

- Performs SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.

- Fabricates pipe per Ergon Piping line class specifications.

- Certified to fillet/socket weld and provides welds that meet B31.3 (process piping) standards.

- Makes piping changes per Ergon Specifications.

- Completes work orders and properly documents all repairs.

- Operates a manlift and forklift.

- Operates a track torch, bevel torch, hand torch, plasma arc and other specialized tools.

- Repairs and services all piping, tanks, boilers, vessels, and valves.

- Torques flanges and associated equipment.

- Repairs, services, cleans, inspects, torques, and performs general maintenance on exchangers.

- Performs on-call duties as required on a rotating basis.

- Assists in performance of preventive maintenance on refinery equipment.

- Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority

- Always maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.

- Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates.

Pipefitter/Welder Qualifications

- Previous experience with equipment in an industrial operations setting such as refining, chemical or manufacturing.

- Knowledge and experience with SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.

- Experience using a torch, plasma arc and operating a forklift preferred.

- Two (2) years' experience in the installation of piping and structural steel.

- Must be able to work from an elevated platform, in a confined space and in a fast-paced environment.

- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is beneficial.

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid driver's license must be maintained.

- Strong communication skills required including written and verbal.

- Computer proficiency

- Safety conscious and able to work in a team environment.

Applicants must submit a resume to personnelwv@ergon.com.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match, Health, Life, Dental, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.