Certified Welder

The Welder is responsible for activities related to the operation of a coal-fired plant and works on a rotating shift basis. Must have knowledge of weld standards and practices. The position is responsible for the safe operation and execution of cutting, brazing, welding, and laying out work using oxyacetylene, SMAW and GTAW processes. Repairs are performed on various equipment, machinery parts, high pressure steam lines, heavy wall, piping, structural steel, and sheet metal.

The candidate must also be able to pass a pulmonary function/respirator fit test and work in high elevations. The candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from the facility in order to be available for callouts and emergencies. Must pass ASME Boiler Code Welding Test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cuts, lays out, brazes, and welds, including such work as:
  
  • Making electrical or acetylene welding repairs on all types of equipment, machinery parts, high pressure gas or steam lines and parts, central station piping, structural steel and sheet metal.
  • Fabricating special parts from sheet metal such as: fan covers, coal conveyors, elevator buckets, drag scrapers and water screens.
• Must be able to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Must be able to work from schematics and drawings.
• Directs the work of others assisting him/her.
• Upon occasion or in an emergency, performs other related or less skilled work as required or directed, including the operation of transportation equipment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. Five (5+) years of Power Plant operating experience is preferred.
• Must be able to pass an entry-level job skills exam and must pass the A.S.M.E. Boiler Code for Certified Welder.
• Successful candidate will work as part of a team and ensure they are operating economically, efficiently, safely and within state/federal compliance at all times.
• Candidate should also be able to operating forklifts, overhead/mobile cranes, use hand and power tools and keep work areas neat.
• Must be available for callouts/emergencies.
• Competent computer skills.
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Other Desirable Skills / Working Conditions:

• Power plant environment. Work environment includes working out of doors, working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas. Some temperatures can be extreme.
• Work in and around rotating equipment, high voltage electrical equipment, high noise areas and elevations.
• Emergency situations will require the use of a respirator and established facial hair in the sealing area of a respirator is not permitted.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional al la carte benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.