Post Weld Heat Treat Technician

Requisition ID: 153138 Position Summary Provide on-site Heat Treatment services for weld preparation and post weld heat treatment Experience Level Intermediate Primary Responsibilities and Duties • Coordinate pre and PWHT activities and provide required pre and PWHT documentation.
• Assist in the development of preheat and PWHT plans for the project.
• Communicate safety issues • Attach heaters to piping, thermocouple operation, color-code conductors and connect conductors • Placement of thermocouple for correct heater zone control for both preheat and post weld heat-treatment • Execute on the rules for gradient insulation and how much insulation is required • Connect heaters and thermocouples to heat-treating console • Set up and operate the heat-treating console, programmer, controllers and recorder • Read recorder strip charts to determine temperatures, soak time, rise and fall rates • Trouble-shoot preheat and PWHT and document any work performed • Perform end of shift walk downs of all pre and PWHT operations • Maintain pre and PWHT equipment and report needed calibrations and equipment repairs • May be asked to assist in training and supervising Heat Treat Jr.
Techs Qualifications • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
Requirements • Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools • Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft) • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.
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