Welder

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

St. Paul Park Refining Co. LLC has a full-time opening for a Pipe Welder with experience in SMAW & GTAW. This position will require pipe welding and structural welding, welding with stringent quality requirements that include radiographic, ultrasonic, penetrant, and magnetic particle examination of completed welds and other duties as assigned. To qualify for this position, you must pass a 2” XXH pipe test in the 6G position using SMAW.  This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. 

• Fabrication of new butt welded and socket welded piping spools from ½ “to 24” piping.

• Read prints, P&ID’s and ISO’s

• Makes welding repairs to Refinery equipment as needed.

• Installation of new piping spools

• Removal of old piping spools

• Hydro test piping spools

• Fabricate and install piping supports and hangers.

• Weld Carbon steel, Stainless steel and various alloys per piping specifications using GMAW and SMAW

• Cut steel using a plasma cutter or torch. 

• Performs in unit repairs at customer location.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures. 

• Complete necessary QC documents as required, Weld logs, red lines, hydro test forms.

• Review work orders, retrieve necessary materials, inspect component materials for compliance. 

• Cut, machine, clean, prep all welding materials.

• Work from prints and/or instructions with a minimum of supervision to weld less complex, sometimes repetitive parts and assemblies.

• Responsible for quality control of parts produced. 

• Responsible for preparation, construction, and finishing of welds. 

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must pass a 2” XXH pipe test in the 6G position using SMAW with RT profile for NDE.

• A valid driver's license.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a refinery setting a plus.

• Experience with GTAW a plus.

• Experience in mechanical work, i.e., valve replacements and rigging a plus

• Experience in operating various heavy equipment a plus. Small cranes, forklifts, front end loaders, skid loaders, plow trucks a plus