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Worley

Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Welder Fabricator (Rotational Schedule - Fleet Shop)

Worley, Juneau, Alaska, United States

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Welder Fabricator (Rotational Schedule - Fleet Shop) – Prudhoe Bay, AK This is a remote/rotational position, working nights, in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hrs per week (40 hrs straight time and a minimum of 44 hrs at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.

Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company‑paid short‑term disability, life insurance, paid sick leave and a 4.5% employer match on 401(k).

Job Purpose Responsible for all aspects of maintenance and the repair of heavy and light equipment including welding of metal components and structures in and out of the shops.

Essential Job Functions

Analyze, diagnose, repair, rebuild and provide maintenance of heavy and light‑duty equipment such as hydraulic and lattice boom cranes, backhoes, motor graders, bulldozers, front‑end loaders, tractor‑trailers, water, and vac trucks.

Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles equipment using hoists, hand tools and pneumatic and electric tools.

Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance.

Work on engines, structural systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, and subassemblies such as transmissions and differentials.

Select equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

Lay out, positions, align, and fit components together.

Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.

Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools.

Routinely perform safety and productivity observations: shop, field, vehicle, and equipment.

Perform duties in shop or in field as necessary.

Routinely operate Worley/client light and/or medium duty vehicles.

Safely climb ladders of various heights.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of diesel theory, hydraulics, electrical and pneumatic systems.

Knowledge of heavy equipment and/or light‑duty equipment preventative maintenance.

Knowledge of and experience in lubrication procedures for all types of heavy equipment common to heavy construction and oilfield service industries.

Knowledge of operation of welding equipment, electrodes, fluxes, shielding gases and welding processes.

Knowledge of carbon steel and other alloy metals, including stainless steel and aluminum.

Ability to read and understand engineering prints.

Ability to maintain equipment maintenance records.

Ability to give and receive oral safety warnings, instructions, and task assignments.

Ability to use hand and power tools including the tools and equipment used in the welding process.

Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprint/drawings, job descriptions, maintenance/safety/technical manuals, and safety/warning signs.

Knowledge and ability to use diagnostic equipment and computers.

Ability to work as part of a team; communicate effectively with fellow workers and alternate.

Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Ability to demonstrate support for the company’s environmental management system.

Physical Demand / Work Environment Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination.

Standing for prolonged periods of time.

Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather.

Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.

Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.

Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.

Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of heavy equipment maintenance experience or an associate degree or certification from an accredited diesel/heavy equipment technology program with two (2) years of heavy equipment maintenance experience required.

Three (3) years’ experience in structural welding and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license and the ability to be covered by Worley auto insurer.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with remote North Slope operations.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Professional Services

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