Welder - Oil & Gas Refinery

About the role

Recruitment Giant is recruiting Welders for a full-time, on-site position at Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos. The employer is the refinery itself. Candidates must have hands-on experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery or Industrial Construction sectors and be able to weld to approved procedures, project specifications and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform welding using approved procedures and techniques
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and welding symbols
• Fabricate, fit, join and repair metal structures and piping systems
• Ensure welding work complies with project specs, quality standards and HSE regulations
• Inspect welded surfaces and structures for defects
• Operate welding equipment safely and maintain tools and equipment
• Work with supervisors, QA/QC inspectors and other construction personnel
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and follow Oil & Gas safety procedures and refinery regulations

Required profile

• Minimum 3-5 years of proven welding experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Previous refinery, petrochemical, LNG, offshore or industrial construction projects are mandatory
• Ability to read isometric drawings and fabrication diagrams
• Good understanding of workplace safety and permit-to-work systems
• Physically fit for demanding site conditions, with strong teamwork and communication skills

Required skills

• SMAW, GTAW/TIG, FCAW and GMAW/MIG welding
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS or API codes is an added advantage
• Preferred: Trade Test Certificate, welding certifications, HSE certification and experience on large-scale refinery or EPC projects