Stick Welder - Shop and Field-based, Heavy Equipment, Rigs, Pipes

About StarHire

StarHire, an independent recruiting and talent acquisition consulting firm based in the Austin, TX area, boasts a global network of talent and 25 years of experience in the field. More information is at https://starhire.net/

About Our Client:

Hydro Resources (https://hydroresources.com/) is a top tier firm within the groundwater services industry delivering tailored solutions throughout the central and western regions of the United States. We have a continued focus on providing the best equipment and fleet in the industry, and a constant commitment to safety, quality, speed, and excellent customer service. 

We are looking to grow our Creedmoor operation with a Welder who will provide Field Services on new installations of Drilling Rigs, pipes, and containers, and ongoing maintenance and support for existing operations. We will provide training and certification to get you to the level we need you. You just need to bring key skills and experience and a strong work ethic. The home office for this role is Creedmoor, TX. Work sites will be mostly inside Texas, but may include travel to Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Colorado.

TRAVEL

• Yes, up to 50%
• Average 2 - 3 days overnight
• Company vehicle
• $55 / day per diem for meals
• Local Hotel provided

This job is ideal for someone who:

• Is dependable - more reliable than spontaneous.
• Can travel to remote drilling sites frequently with some overnight stays.
• Has a high stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Has solid Welding experience and knowledge and wants to gain specialized training and certifications.
• Has previous outdoor / onsite welding experience; e.g. construction site, oilfield, pipelines or water wells.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and drawings, take / read measurements, and plan layout and procedures.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not comprise safety.
• Connecting structural steel components.
   

MUST-HAVES

• Proven experience as a welder for a minimum of (3) years.
• Experience with Stick Welding / Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is required. 
• Experience welding in outdoor construction, rainy/windy conditions, and rusty or dirty metal.
• Ability to operate and work on aerial work platforms.
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Ability to travel as described.
• You must be fully authorized to work in the United States without additional documentation from the employer.
• You must pass an onsite AWS D1.1 3G & 4G SMAW certification test.
• You must pass a drug screen and be able to pass ongoing random drug screens.
• You must have a clean driving record and pass a background check with no felonies and no DWIs.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Some experience with TIG welding is a bonus.
• Experience with Vertical Welding is a strong plus.
   

Hydro Resources is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee due to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.