Title:             Maintenance Technician - Welder
Position Type:      Contract
Location:         South Dakota
Status:        Non-exempt

Key Project Requirements: 
•    3+ years of industrial welding and fabrication experience in a plant or industrial environment
•    Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW welding processes
•    Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steels in high-temperature/pressure service
•    • Ability to read blueprints, P&IDs, and welding symbols

Job Summary:  
NAES is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Welder to support maintenance, repair, and plant improvement activities at an industrial energy facility in Big Stone, South Dakota. This role is primarily responsible for performing high-quality, code-compliant welding and metal fabrication work to support the reliability, safety, and structural integrity of plant systems and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Lead Perform code-compliant welding on piping, pressure parts, ductwork, structural steel, and plant equipment
•    Execute SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials
•    Fabricate and repair components from drawings, isometrics, or field measurements
•    Prepare and finish welds using cutting, grinding, beveling, and forming tools
•    Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and welding symbols to ensure proper fit-up and weld quality
•    Support plant maintenance, repairs, outages, and reliability improvement activities
•    Maintain documentation and traceability for weld procedures, repairs, and materials used
•    Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures, including hot work, confined space, and LOTO requirements

Job Requirements:
•    Strong working knowledge of industrial welding, fabrication, and mechanical maintenance practices
•    Ability to safely operate cutting, grinding, and forming tools (plasma cutters, torches, bevelers, etc.)
•    Solid understanding of industrial safety practices, including fire watch, gas testing, and confined space entry
•    Ability to work independently on critical tasks where errors could have significant operational impact
•    Willingness to respond to callouts and work extended or irregular hours as required by plant operations

Education / Experience:
•    High school diploma or equivalent required
•    Technical or vocational training in welding or industrial maintenance strongly preferred
•    Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on industrial welding and fabrication experience
•    Experience in power generation, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial facilities preferred