Pipe Welder (TIG) - Data Center Project (Alexandria, LA)

About Us

Calcasieu Mechanical Contractors (CMC) is a leader in HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems, serving commercial, healthcare, municipal, institutional, and industrial clients throughout Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Family owned and represented by three generations, CMC has nearly tripled in size since 2008, the product of department leaders who are the best at their disciplines and a workforce that gets the job done right the first time. With offices in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Beaumont, our work range runs from Beaumont, TX to New Orleans, LA and from the Leesville area to Cameron, LA. CMC strives to be the best HVAC and mechanical contractor, not the biggest, for both our employees and our customers.

Position Summary

CMC is building the piping crew for a large data center construction project in the Alexandria, Louisiana area, and we are hiring TIG Pipe Welders now, ahead of the project start. The work is heavy mechanical piping: chilled water, condenser water, process cooling, and hydronic systems on carbon steel and stainless pipe, built to a data center schedule and a data center quality standard. You will weld out joints that our fitters set, prepare and purge your own joints, and hold weld quality to project specifications. Journeyman-level TIG welders who can pass a weld test are the priority. If you also fit, tell us; we are hiring pipefitters for this project under a separate posting.

Pipe Welding - Responsibilities

Weld out pipe joints to project specifications and applicable codes

Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe; TIG (GTAW) is the primary process on this project, with stick (SMAW) and MIG (GMAW) as the work requires

Prepare joints, including fit-up, beveling, cleaning, and purging as required

Read and interpret piping isometrics, weld maps, and specifications to identify joint type, material, and required process

Support weld quality and material traceability requirements and coordinate with Quality Control personnel

Take and pass a weld test (coupon test) as required by the project before assignment to welded work

Assist the pipefitting crew with fabrication, hanging, and hydrostatic testing when not welding

Inspect the work area daily to identify obstructions and safety issues, and control those issues

Coordinate with other crafts on the project to eliminate obstructions and keep the work moving

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Technical school training in welding or pipefitting preferred

Journeyman Pipe Welder: 3 or more years of pipe welding experience with TIG (GTAW) on carbon steel and stainless pipe

Must be able to pass a TIG weld test (coupon test) before assignment to welded work

Ability to read and interpret piping isometrics, weld maps, fabrication drawings, and specifications

Basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure accurately

Ability to work productively alongside other trades on an active jobsite

Dependable attendance and a safety-first mindset

Valid driver's license required

Preferred Certifications

Current welding certifications (TIG / GTAW; stick / SMAW and MIG / GMAW a plus)

NCCER Welding or Pipefitting certification

OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction certification

First Aid / CPR certification

TWIC card (if required by project)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat exposure

Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and elevated structures

Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and regular use of hands and fingers

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Ability to access construction sites, confined spaces, and elevated work areas, and to work around heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts) and high voltage areas

Must be able to wear all required PPE

Work is performed on a large, active data center construction site in the Alexandria, LA area; the project runs on a firm schedule with strict site safety, badging, and quality requirements

Extended hours, scheduled overtime, and some weekends should be expected based on the project schedule; candidates living in or willing to work in the Alexandria area are preferred

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill level, paid weekly, with opportunities for increases based on performance

Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage

$25,000 life insurance policy, premium paid in full by CMC

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal leave (PTO)

Typical 5-day work week: 8-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (10-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when the project schedule requires); overtime as required per project schedule

Paid travel time depending on project location

Continuing education supplemental program, plus ongoing manufacturer and industry training

A clear path from helper to mechanic to foreman for people who show up and do the work

A supportive, experienced team environment with real opportunity for advancement

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Piping Field Supervisor or Pipefitter Foreman.

Apply Today

If you are ready to weld quality mechanical piping on one of the largest projects in Central Louisiana, we want to hear from you. Apply here or send your resume to ghebert@calmech.net, and let us know which processes and materials you weld and when you are available to start.

Calcasieu Mechanical Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our focus is always on our people. CMC employees come from all areas of life, and we are committed to hiring, training, promoting, and compensating our employees according to industry standards.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,809 - $60,956