Baker Hughes

TechnicianWelderIII

Montrose, United Kingdom; United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Technician Welder III at Baker Hughes. Skills: TIG welding, GTAW welding, fabrication of duplex and Inconel-clad carbon steel pipe spools, ASME IX, EN ISO 9606. Executing GTAW (TIG) welding on duplex stainless steels and Inconel-clad carbon steel to specified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). Fabricating and welding pipe spools (¾"–9" OD) to required tolerances, ensuring alignment, root integrity, and full weld penetration per specification”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure schedule adherence; quality compliance; producing welds suitable for stringent inspection and NDE

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

flexible to work in rotational shifts, permanent work permit in UK

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

proven competence in the fabrication and welding of duplex and Inconel-clad carbon steel pipe spools, Executing GTAW (TIG) welding on duplex stainless steels and Inconel-clad carbon steel to specified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Fabricating and welding pipe spools (¾"–9" OD) to required tolerances, ensuring alignment, root integrity, and full weld penetration per specification, Working to ASME IX and EN ISO 15614/9606 welding qualification standards (or company‑specific equivalents), Interpreting isometric drawings, P&IDs, engineering drawings, weld maps and WPS/PQR documentation, Conducting weld preparation including joint fit-up, bevel inspection, purge setup, and consumable control, Ensuring welds meet all NDE/QA acceptance criteria, including VT, PT, RT, and/or UT where required, Maintaining compliance with internal fabrication procedures, safety protocols, and material traceability requirements, Be a time served Welder/ Mechanical Apprentice with a supporting engineering qualification, Have experience within a Welding TIG, Spool manufacturing, Be able to read, understand and interpret engineering documentation, Have good knowledge of HSE requirements and be able to follow safety policies and procedures, Demonstrable experience in GTAW welding of duplex and Inconel overlay/clad materials, specifically on pipe spools and pressure-retaining components, Valid and in-date coding qualifications to ASME IX or EN ISO 9606 standards (or willingness/ability to complete new approval testing), understanding of heat input control, ferrite control in duplex materials, and handling of nickel alloys, Ability to work from and accurately interpret technical drawings, WPS, and fabrication data sheets, High level of workmanship and competence in producing welds suitable for stringent inspection and NDE, Effective communication skills and ability to work within a team-focused fabrication environment, Should be flexible to work in rotational shifts, Have a permanent work permit in UK

Nice to Have

willingness/ability to complete new approval testing

What You'll Do.

Executing GTAW (TIG) welding on duplex stainless steels and Inconel-clad carbon steel to specified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Fabricating and welding pipe spools (¾"–9" OD) to required tolerances

and full weld penetration per specification

Conducting weld preparation including joint fit-up

and consumable control

Ensuring welds meet all NDE/QA acceptance criteria

Maintaining compliance with internal fabrication procedures

and material traceability requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating with production supervision, welding inspectors, and QA personnel to ensure schedule adherence and quality compliance; ability to work within a team-focused fabrication environment

Communication Scope

Effective communication skills

Full Job Description

**Technician Welder** We require an experienced TIG Welder with proven competence in the fabrication and welding of duplex and Inconel-clad carbon steel pipe spools. The successful candidate will support production of high-integrity process piping, working within size ranges from ¾" to 9" OD in accordance with project specifications and applicable welding codes. **Partner the best** As a Technician Welder III, you will be responsible for * Executing GTAW (TIG) welding on duplex stainless steels and Inconel-clad carbon steel to specified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). * Fabricating and welding pipe spools (¾"–9" OD) to required tolerances, ensuring alignment, root integrity, and full weld penetration per specification. * Working to ASME IX and EN ISO 15614/9606 welding qualification standards (or company‑specific equivalents). * Interpreting isometric drawings, P&IDs, engineering drawings, weld maps and WPS/PQR documentation. * Conducting weld preparation including joint fit-up, bevel inspection, purge setup, and consumable control. * Ensuring welds meet all NDE/QA acceptance criteria, including VT, PT, RT, and/or UT where required. * Maintaining compliance with internal fabrication procedures, safety protocols, and material traceability requirements. * Collaborating with production supervision, welding inspectors, and QA personnel to ensure schedule adherence and quality compliance. **Fuel your passion** To be successful in this role, you should have * Be a time served Welder/ Mechanical Apprentice with a supporting engineering qualification * Have strong experience within a Welding TIG, Spool manufacturing * Be able to read, understand and interpret engineering documentation * Have good knowledge of HSE requirements and be able to follow safety policies and procedures. * Demonstrable experience in GTAW welding of duplex and Inconel overlay/clad materials, specifically on pipe spools and pressure-retaining components. * Valid and in-date coding qualificatio

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