SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEShould have undergone 10 years schooling and possess technical qualification in welding of pipeline with manual SMAW process and automatic GMAW (MIG welding) process and air-arc gouging.Should possess necessary qualification / certification and experience of at least 5 years (out of which minimum 2 years in offshore) in welding all passes of carbon steel pipeline using manual SMAW process and automatic GMAW (MIG welding) process.Should possess necessary skills, qualifications, certificates and at least 3 years of experience in pipeline welding with automatic GMAW process using computerized welding equipment (Vermaat, CRC or SERIMAX).Sound technical and practical knowledge and experience in GMAW and SMAW welding processes and welding machines for welding of various materials like carbon steel, CRA clad steel, duplex stainless steel, etc.Should have valid welding performance qualification certificates in manual SMAW and automatic GMAW processes endorsed by an international third party certifying authority and should have worked in a reputed company.Should be able to read and understand drawings, welding requirements, welding procedure specification in English language and strictly follow the same.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.Set up and operate automatic GMAW welding machine, welding torch, bugs, remote control and accessories to weld pipe joints as specified in the approved welding procedures.Connect pressure regulator to gas cylinder and adjust the pressure and gas flow rate as per welding procedure.Shall start the machine and observe meters and gauges, select welding program for compliance with procedures.Shall ensure that earth clamps are properly connected to work piece prior to welding.Adjust machine set-up to vary size, location, and penetration of bead.Shall carry out preheat of work-piece, using hand held torch or induction heating coils.Clean the weld to be free from slag, spatter or undercut or surface defects using brush, portable grinder, and hand scraper.Grind welded surfaces as required prior to inspection. Visually examine welds for adherence to specifications.Shall be capable of welding pipe girth welds with SMAW (manual welding process) using low hydrogen electrode in all positions. Turns knobs / push buttons to set current, voltage, and slope on the SMAW welding machine.Operating Environment:Mostly on board offshore pipe laying or installation vessel.Exposure to heat and radiation of welding arc while carrying out welding operationTaurus Contractors (www.tauruscontractors.com) offers a broad range of recruitment and staffing services, which include expatriate and local specialists, engineers and technical personnel on contract and permanent hire. Our focus industries are oil, gas, energy, infrastructure, water, defence, manufacturing, mining, metro, railway, power and chemicals sectors across the country.

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