Erbil Pioneer For Oilfield Equipment Supply Ltd.
Welder - TIG & Arc (SMAW)
Posted as: Welder - TIG & Arc (SMAW) (6G)
- Erbil
- 2 hours ago
- Salary
- $1,200 – 1,800a month
- Deadline
- Nov 9, 2026
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Welder · Erbil
Erbil Pioneer For Oilfield Equipment Supply is hiring a TIG and SMAW (6G) Welder in Erbil to perform pipe, tank, and structural fabrication and welding according to project WPS and quality standards.
About the job
Department: Fabrication / Welding
Location: Erbil, Iraq
Employment Type: Not specified
Salary: USD 1,200–1,800
Reports To: Welding Shop Supervisor
The TIG & SMAW Welder is responsible for carrying out TIG (GTAW) and SMAW welding activities in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), engineering drawings, and project requirements. The role involves welding and fabricating piping, storage tanks, structural components, and other specified materials while maintaining required quality and HSE standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform TIG (GTAW) and SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) activities.
- Carry out TIG root passes and SMAW hot passes, fill passes, and cap passes in accordance with approved WPS.
- Perform welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other specified materials.
- Fabricate and weld diesel storage tanks, piping, nozzles, supports, and structural components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication details.
- Ensure proper joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, and welding quality.
- Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.
- Perform welding in different positions, including 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G, as qualified.
- Cooperate with QC inspectors during visual inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities.
- Repair welding defects as instructed and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Maintain welding machines, tools, and equipment in good working condition.
- Comply with the company's Quality and HSE policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Consider personal safety and the safety of colleagues when performing assigned tasks.
- Identify, report, and address unsafe behaviors, unsafe conditions, and quality non-conformities.
- Apply quality and HSE practices during all work activities.
- Suggest and implement improvements to reduce or eliminate work-related risks.
- Promote and reinforce safe working practices.
- Maintain good housekeeping and ensure welding activities are carried out safely.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with hot-work permit requirements.
- Ensure welding activities comply with approved drawings, WPS, and project quality requirements.
Requirements
- Practical experience in TIG (GTAW) welding.
- Practical experience in SMAW welding.
- Knowledge of pipe and plate welding.
- Ability to perform root passes, filling, and capping.
- Understanding of welding positions, including 1G to 6G, as applicable.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
- Understanding of welding quality requirements and safe welding practices.
Skills
- TIG welding
- SMAW welding
- Pipe welding
- 6G welding
- Engineering drawings
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