Welder Helper

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is seeking a Laborer/Welder Helper to join our Pipelines and Terminals Group in Corpus Christi, TX.

This role requires up to 80% travel to support refined fuels, crude, and chemical facilities and terminals throughout Texas.

In this position, you will work directly with the Field Execution Crew to support anomaly digs, evaluations, and pipeline repairs using mechanical and coating methods.

You will help ensure jobsite safety, environmental stewardship, strong coordination with peers, and the mechanical integrity of installed equipment and exposed pipelines.

Our Benefits Package Includes:


* Bonus eligible!


* Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program


* Excellent Health benefits


* Potential Tuition Reimbursement


* (3) weeks' vacation to start


* All necessary PPE is provided by the company

Our Team

Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company.

We are privately owned, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create.

Come realize your full potential and join our team!

What You Will Do


* Execute integrity and anomaly digs developed by the FHR Integrity Group.


* Ensure all work is performed in a safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-efficient manner.


* Safely travel to job locations throughout Texas, including transporting trailers and equipment when required.


* Place One-Call notifications for upcoming digs as needed.


* Perform or assist with spotting for heavy equipment during excavations; conduct manual digging to protect pipeline integrity; remove existing coatings; sandblast pipeline surfaces; assist with or perform evaluations and follow-up with the Integrity Group; support mechanical or coating repairs; and assist with backfilling and land restoration activities.


* Learn the safe work permitting process and, upon certification, assist with writing permits and identifying job-site hazards.


* Learn and perform pipeline defect evaluations under guidance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Minimum of 3 years' experience in pipeline excavations and maintenance.


* Must have a valid driver's license.


* Must be willing to travel at least 80% of the time including nights, weekends, and holidays


* Ability to meet all physical requirements

Physical Requirements:


* Able to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, as required


* Able to work indoors, outdoors, confined spaces and heights


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)


* Ability to tolerate scents common to fuels and crude loading and maintenance related activities such as welding and painting.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).


* Welding and inspection certifications including Group 1/2/3 Welding Certification, API 1169, and Level I or II N...