Welder Helper-IP Proposal

Olgoonik Corporation•Livingston, TX

About The Position

The Welder Helper assists the Welder during all welding activities on midstream oil & gas pipeline projects. This role coordinating closely with the Welder, to maintain production, quality, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years pipeline welder helper experience.
Proven success assisting high-production welding on midstream projects.
High commitment to safety, quality, and production standards.

Responsibilities

Provides tools, equipment, and assistance to welders during production.
Helps welders by assuring safe work positions.
Carries out work assignments from the welder accurately and efficiently.
Safely operates basic tools such as shovels, tampers, grinders, cutoff wheels, come-alongs, chain wrenches, and torches (as trained).
Maintains tools, hoses, and equipment in good working condition.
Conducts daily pre-checks and walkarounds related to tools, hoses, and welding equipment.
Reports equipment defects, leaks, alarms, or mechanical issues immediately.
Assures equipment is clean, fueled, greased, and properly maintained throughout the day.
Follows all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company/client procedures.
Participates in daily JSAs, toolbox talks, and task hazard assessments.
Keeps work areas clean, organized, and free from tripping or safety hazards.
Reports unsafe conditions, near misses, or equipment issues immediately.
Works closely with the Welder, to maintain smooth workflow.
Receives direction clearly and adjusts welding operations based on field conditions.
Achieves required welding production rates.
Maintains consistent weld quality—line-up, spacing, alignment, pre-heats.
Coordinates with pipe handling, and skidding, as needed.
Ensures minimal rework and welds rejects by maintaining accuracy and precision.
Cleans, grinds, bevels, or preps pipe ends as instructed for welding.
Assists proper alignment and gap tolerance before welding starts.
Assists completing critical welds requiring specialty processes or advanced skills.