Welder

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

• Weld in accordance with established welding procedures and ensure welds comply with cycle 

time requirements and acceptability requirements onshore and offshore.  

• Knowledgeable of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be available to work offshore when needed for welding jobs.

• Perform welding of components in accordance with the applicable Work Order.

• Perform the appropriate preventive and corrective maintenance of welding equipment.

• Responsible for the safety of personnel and safe operation of welding equipment.

• Responsible for notifying supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed.

• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Is able to heat, form, and dress metal 

parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment

• Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, 

geometry, and welding techniques.

• Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, orscraper.

• Responsible for the interpretation of fabrication drawings to the extent necessary to utilize 

proper welding materials.

• Responsible for verification of workmanship in relation to size, location and quality.

• Responsible for verification of materials, consumables and cleanliness of components assigned in 

their respective work area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate, hold GED certificate, or industry related experience.

• Must demonstrate the ability by qualification to weld procedures for applicable methods or 

technique.

• Must possess the ability to utilize necessary hand tools and practice safety in the work area.

• Must possess the ability to operate handling and lifting devices.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Disclaimer: Some shop workers are not trained for offshore work at the time of their initial hire. 

Additional training would be required if that worker would be requested to workoffshore.

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing – off and on throughout the day

• Language - Must be able to write and speak English

• Drug and Alcohol Screen - GCS has a “Zero Tolerance” program

• Pulling - your own weight along a vertical ladder or horizontal plain

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

QP-01-F-06 Rev. 1.1