Coded Pipe Welder - Stainless Steel & Carbon Steel

Coded Pipe Welder - Stainless Steel & Carbon Steel

Carrick on Suir, Ireland Posted on 10/29/2026

Job Title: Coded Pipe Welder - Stainless Steel & Carbon Steel

Location: Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland

Salary: €50,000-€100,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Purpose

To carry out high-quality welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping systems in accordance with approved welding procedures, applicable codes, project specifications, and quality and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform pipe welding using approved processes such as TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW, MIG/GMAW, or FCAW, as required.

Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

Prepare and verify pipe joints, including bevels, root gaps, alignment, and cleanliness.

Carry out root, fill, and cap passes in accordance with approved procedures.

Ensure welds meet the applicable quality and inspection requirements.

Prevent material contamination when working with stainless steel.

Cooperate with QC inspectors and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel.

Maintain welding equipment and follow all site safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Relevant welding qualification or demonstrable equivalent practical competence.

Valid welding qualification to EN ISO 9606-1 or another project-approved standard, such as ASME Section IX where specified.

Qualification appropriate to the required process, material, pipe dimensions, thickness, and welding position.

Experience in stainless steel and/or carbon steel pipe welding, according to the assigned work.

Ability to understand and follow approved WPS requirements.

Valid SOLAS Safe Pass where required for the worksite.

Completion of required site induction and task-specific safety training.

Successful practical welding test where required by the employer or client.

Experience

Demonstrable experience in industrial pipe welding.

Experience with TIG welding and other relevant pipe-welding processes.

Industrial, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, oil and gas, or power-generation experience is desirable.

Personal Attributes

Strong attention to detail.

Commitment to safety and quality.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Reliable, professional, and able to meet project deadlines.