About this role
<p><strong><span style="font-size:18.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Welder Foreman</span> </span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Location: <span>Lafayette, </span><span contenteditable="false">Indiana</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, active primarily in Continental Europe, Northwest Europe, North America, and the Middle East. With over 4,500 skilled employees in North America, Bilfinger delivers its services across multiple industries that include petrochemical, oil & gas, consumer goods, energy and utilities, and government services. Bilfinger has offices in 40 states, and our project portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, plant expansion, and turnarounds to environmental technologies and digital applications. We have over 100 years of industrial experience on projects as small as $500 and as large as $40M, performed in every time zone of the United States.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position will permanently join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Safety is a priority, employee must understand construction risks and bring them to the attention of their supervisor.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sets up equipment and welds parts using arc, gas shielding arc, automatic wire feed, or gas welding equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch and hand tools.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Operates cutting equipment including torches and various power and hand tools.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Determines required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Removes slag and rough spots with a portable grinder, file, or scraper.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Welds pipe and pipe assembly components of all kinds, sizes, and alloys, such as carbon steel and stainless steel using GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick Rod) welding procedures.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Inspects and maintains gas equipment, including changing gauges, repairing hoses, etc.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Disconnects, removes, replaces, and connects oxygen and acetylene bottles.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Works with different types and sizes of materials.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to TIG and stick weld on stainless and/or carbon (pipe size and material welded varies per site).</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Load, transport, and unload tools, equipment, and supplies.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during assembly.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform other duties as requested.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 3-5 years of experience in welding carbon and stainless.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must pass weld test as determined per site requirements.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be proficient in reading blueprint and isometric drawings.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills required.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Willingness to travel.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must wear PPE in designated areas.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work at heights.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work under pressure.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work individually and in a team.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements listed below in harsh and/or stressful conditions.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><b>Physical Requirements</b></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.</li> <li>Ability to reach with arms and use tools above/over the head.</li> <li>Ability to perform repetitive movements.</li> <li>Ability to use hands to grasp.</li> <li>Ability to stand (for extended periods of time), walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.</li> <li>Ability to sit, balance and climb ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.</li> <li>Ability to carry tools.</li> <li>Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas.</li> <li>Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes.</li> <li>Vision adequate to perform all required tasks.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>NON-UNION</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-</span></span><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Fraudulent employment offers</strong></span></span></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are aware that fraudulent employment offers are being transmitted via email by people claiming to be employees or representatives of Bilfinger. Prospective candidates are provided job descriptions and employment letters and are asked to complete and return employment information forms as well as official tax forms. These job offers may look genuine and could include names of Bilfinger legal entities, Bilfinger executives, their signatures, seals of “authenticity”, the Bilfinger brand and logo.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Please be advised that these communications are <strong>FRAUDULENT </strong>and are <strong>NOT </strong>sent from anyone within or affiliated with Bilfinger. These email messages are a scam and should be treated as such. Bilfinger does not make job offers via social media, unsolicited email or without personally interviewing candidates first. We never send you cheques in order to pay contractors to set up a home office. <strong>Never </strong>send money or pass on personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Bilfinger, and never reply to an email address that does not end in @bilfinger.com.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you receive such a message, you are advised to contact your local law enforcement agency and provide any details you may have. You also may forward the messages to <a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="color:#0066cc">[email protected]</span></a>.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our <a href="https://jobs.bilfinger.com/"><span style="color:#0066cc">global job portal </span></a>only.</span></span></span></span><br> </p>