Welding Jobs at GE Oil & Gas Onne, Nigeria, April 2013

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GE is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Welder
Job Number: 1731431
Location: Onne, Nigeria

Role Summary/Purpose:
The Welder is responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity. In this role you will follow an individual work plan, meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up welding equipment
• Fabricate & weld equipment to a high standard,adhering to HSEQ policies and prosedures in a timely manner with attention to the work order routings
• Maintain a hazard free and tidy work area
• Maintain accurate traceability records for all fabrications
• Ensure timely and full handover to the appropriate person on the next shift
• Participate in continual improvement for safety, quality and throughput.
• Basic repair and troubleshoot of welding power source and weld head
• Set up and control of internal purge pressure
• Inspect weld, measure and ensure it meets specification
• Fill out weld logs and quality documentation

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical option) or related disciplines/certifications.
• A minimum of 4 years cognate experience in Oil & Gas industry
• High level of EHS awareness with certification in slinging and lifting, abrasive wheels, manual handling and forklift
• Ability to work well on own as well as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand drawings and engineering part specifications
• Ability to read and interpret Welding Procedures and Qualifications
• Process experience: Submerged arc (SAW), SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW

• Experience in TIG welding process, knowledge of socket welds is desirable
• Experience in working with stainless steel is desirable
• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and conditions
• Team Work
• Knowledge of fabrication and production processes
• Set up with clamps and manipulate into position weld joint
• Good Customer Relations
• Planning & Organisation skills