Tie-in Polywelder
Core
Loading, cleaning, and preparing HDPE pipes for welding; joining pipe sections using certified techniques; recording welding data; and examining welds for conformance to specifications.
Role type
Field operations technician (HDPE pipeline tie-in)
Builds
HDPE pipeline infrastructure for energy, water, and natural resources sectors
Domain
Energy, water, and natural resources infrastructure
Required skills
HDPE pipe tie-in welding, electro-fusion welding (fittings and saddles up to 800mm), CSG experience, weld bead width examination, equipment loading and transport, chainsaw operation
Preferred skills
Squeeze off installation, hot tap installation
Technologies
McElroy Equipment (Dynamac, T412, T618, T900), Data Logger machines
Responsibilities
Loading, cleaning, and preparing HDPE pipes to be welded; Joining HDPE pipe sections in accordance to industry standards and certified welding techniques; Recording all welding information in Data Logger machines; Examining welds for width of bead, and conformance to specifications; Loading and transporting of weld equipment on a daily basis; Use of a chainsaw for cutting pipe
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on field technician
