Welder - Petrochemical Industry
Company
Invision HR
Location
Cape Town
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via BeBee
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Job Description
We are looking for highly skilled and versatile
Welders to join upcoming petrochemical projects across South Africa and Namibia. We are hiring
Coded
,
Plate and
Pipe Welders.
This role ensures that all welding activities meet the highest quality, safety, and operational standards while supporting project deliverables in high-risk industrial environments such as fuel storage depots and refineries.
• Department: Projects
• Location: Various locations within South Africa and/or Namibia
• Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Reports To: Construction Manager / Site Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
• Perform pipe, plate, structural, and coded welding according to project specifications fabrication drawings, and isometric drawings
• Confirm accurate alignment, joint integrity, and fit-up of piping systems and structures
• Maintain a 0% failure rate (pass rigorous NDT/X-ray inspections)
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and compliance in all welding activities
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, QA/QC, scaffolding, and mechanical teams to achieve project goals
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with site regulations
• Follow all safety protocols, HSE procedures, and ISO/QCP guidelines (including permit-to-work systems)
• Promptly report deviations, non-conformances, and potential hazards
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Quality of Fabrication &
• Installation: Accuracy of fabricated structures and piping against drawings, QCPs, and project specifications.
Target: Zero defects, reworks, or NCRs
• Adherence to Project Schedule: Completion of fabrication and installation tasks within planned timeframes (daily/weekly progress vs project schedule)
• Safety Compliance &
• Incident Prevention: Compliance with site-specific HSE procedures, permit-to-work, PPE adherence, and safe working practices.
Target: Zero safety deviations and zero incidents/near-misses
• Workmanship Efficiency &
• Productivity: Output of work per shift in relation to allocated tasks (fit-up time, fabrication speed, and installation efficiency)
• Reporting &
• Communication Accuracy: Timely reporting of hazards, deviations, and work progress to supervisors and QA/QC
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Recognised Welding certification (Red Seal or equivalent) in relevant welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, etc.)
• Proof of recent certification to an ASME IX or AWS D1.1 welding procedure in 4G (Plate) and/or 6G (Pipe) positions
• Strong understanding of Permit-to-Work Systems
• Valid Working at Heights training certificate
• Valid Confined Space Entry training certificate
• Valid driver's license
Experience:
• Minimum 2 - 5 years as a Pipe, Plate, or Coded Welder in industrial or petrochemical environments
• Prior experience in petrochemical, fuel terminal, or high-risk industrial environments is highly preferred (e.g., tank repair, refurbishment, fabrication, and piping installation)
• Cross-functional experience coordinating with scaffolding, painting, civil, QA/QC, and safety teams
Skills &
• Knowledge:
• Expertise in welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) and joint preparation
• Ability to read and interpret isometric, technical, and fabrication drawings
• Familiarity with alignment, fit-up, and NDT inspection procedures
• Understanding of ISO-compliant QCPs, emergency responses in hazardous
• environments, and working with flammable materials
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
Competencies:
• Adaptable &
• Alert: Adjusts effectively to changing site conditions and proactively identifies hazards
• Calm under Pressure: Responds to dynamic environments and emergencies with composure
• Humble &
• Respectful: Open to learning, collaborative, and treats all stakeholders with professionalism
• Quick Thinking: Makes timely, effective decisions in challenging situations
Welders to join upcoming petrochemical projects across South Africa and Namibia. We are hiring
Coded
,
Plate and
Pipe Welders.
This role ensures that all welding activities meet the highest quality, safety, and operational standards while supporting project deliverables in high-risk industrial environments such as fuel storage depots and refineries.
• Department: Projects
• Location: Various locations within South Africa and/or Namibia
• Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Reports To: Construction Manager / Site Supervisor
Key Responsibilities
• Perform pipe, plate, structural, and coded welding according to project specifications fabrication drawings, and isometric drawings
• Confirm accurate alignment, joint integrity, and fit-up of piping systems and structures
• Maintain a 0% failure rate (pass rigorous NDT/X-ray inspections)
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and compliance in all welding activities
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, QA/QC, scaffolding, and mechanical teams to achieve project goals
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with site regulations
• Follow all safety protocols, HSE procedures, and ISO/QCP guidelines (including permit-to-work systems)
• Promptly report deviations, non-conformances, and potential hazards
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Quality of Fabrication &
• Installation: Accuracy of fabricated structures and piping against drawings, QCPs, and project specifications.
Target: Zero defects, reworks, or NCRs
• Adherence to Project Schedule: Completion of fabrication and installation tasks within planned timeframes (daily/weekly progress vs project schedule)
• Safety Compliance &
• Incident Prevention: Compliance with site-specific HSE procedures, permit-to-work, PPE adherence, and safe working practices.
Target: Zero safety deviations and zero incidents/near-misses
• Workmanship Efficiency &
• Productivity: Output of work per shift in relation to allocated tasks (fit-up time, fabrication speed, and installation efficiency)
• Reporting &
• Communication Accuracy: Timely reporting of hazards, deviations, and work progress to supervisors and QA/QC
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Recognised Welding certification (Red Seal or equivalent) in relevant welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, etc.)
• Proof of recent certification to an ASME IX or AWS D1.1 welding procedure in 4G (Plate) and/or 6G (Pipe) positions
• Strong understanding of Permit-to-Work Systems
• Valid Working at Heights training certificate
• Valid Confined Space Entry training certificate
• Valid driver's license
Experience:
• Minimum 2 - 5 years as a Pipe, Plate, or Coded Welder in industrial or petrochemical environments
• Prior experience in petrochemical, fuel terminal, or high-risk industrial environments is highly preferred (e.g., tank repair, refurbishment, fabrication, and piping installation)
• Cross-functional experience coordinating with scaffolding, painting, civil, QA/QC, and safety teams
Skills &
• Knowledge:
• Expertise in welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) and joint preparation
• Ability to read and interpret isometric, technical, and fabrication drawings
• Familiarity with alignment, fit-up, and NDT inspection procedures
• Understanding of ISO-compliant QCPs, emergency responses in hazardous
• environments, and working with flammable materials
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
Competencies:
• Adaptable &
• Alert: Adjusts effectively to changing site conditions and proactively identifies hazards
• Calm under Pressure: Responds to dynamic environments and emergencies with composure
• Humble &
• Respectful: Open to learning, collaborative, and treats all stakeholders with professionalism
• Quick Thinking: Makes timely, effective decisions in challenging situations
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