Alloy Welder
Company
Koil Energy, Inc.
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Glassdoor
Job Description
Company Overview
Koil Energy is a leading energy services company offering subsea equipment and support services to the world’s energy and offshore industries. We provide innovative solutions to complex customer challenges presented between the production facility and the energy source.
We are seeking an experienced Alloy Welder to join our Production team. This role is responsible for preparing, welding, brazing, cutting, and finishing high-alloy materials to produce quality end products that meet company and industry standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical welding expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform welding on various high-alloy metals in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Prepare and clean materials using grinders, steel brushes, and related equipment
• Operate gas and electric welding machines, torches, cutting tools, and other welding equipment
• Use burning and cutting equipment to dismantle assemblies and cut materials to required size and shape
• Complete weld maps and job documentation accurately for tracking and quality purposes
• Submit timesheets in a timely manner for job cost tracking
• Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and in calibration
• Maintain appropriate stock of welding consumables
• Support assembly functions as required by Production leadership
• Travel offsite or offshore as required
Qualifications
• Minimum 4 years of alloy welding experience
• Ability to successfully complete required welding qualification tests
• Strong understanding of welding codes, specifications, and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed work instructions
• Willingness to travel, including offshore or overseas assignments if required
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on elevated structures and in various confined or controlled environments
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Environment
• Primarily indoor shop environment with regular outdoor work
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and welding sparks; proper PPE must be worn at all times.
• Occasional travel required, including potential offshore or overseas assignments
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shift work to meet project deadlines.
• For offshore assignments, employees must be able to obtain offshore survival certification, medical clearance, and a valid passport
Koil Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Koil Energy is a leading energy services company offering subsea equipment and support services to the world’s energy and offshore industries. We provide innovative solutions to complex customer challenges presented between the production facility and the energy source.
We are seeking an experienced Alloy Welder to join our Production team. This role is responsible for preparing, welding, brazing, cutting, and finishing high-alloy materials to produce quality end products that meet company and industry standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical welding expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform welding on various high-alloy metals in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Prepare and clean materials using grinders, steel brushes, and related equipment
• Operate gas and electric welding machines, torches, cutting tools, and other welding equipment
• Use burning and cutting equipment to dismantle assemblies and cut materials to required size and shape
• Complete weld maps and job documentation accurately for tracking and quality purposes
• Submit timesheets in a timely manner for job cost tracking
• Ensure welding equipment is properly maintained and in calibration
• Maintain appropriate stock of welding consumables
• Support assembly functions as required by Production leadership
• Travel offsite or offshore as required
Qualifications
• Minimum 4 years of alloy welding experience
• Ability to successfully complete required welding qualification tests
• Strong understanding of welding codes, specifications, and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed work instructions
• Willingness to travel, including offshore or overseas assignments if required
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on elevated structures and in various confined or controlled environments
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work Environment
• Primarily indoor shop environment with regular outdoor work
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and welding sparks; proper PPE must be worn at all times.
• Occasional travel required, including potential offshore or overseas assignments
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shift work to meet project deadlines.
• For offshore assignments, employees must be able to obtain offshore survival certification, medical clearance, and a valid passport
Koil Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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