Pipe Welder

Review Isometric & P&ID drawings, job specifications, and weld procedures to determine work requirements.  Must be proficient in all welding processes up to 6G for multiple metals, including Stainless Steel, Chrome Alloys, Super Alloys, and Copper Nickel.  Understand the various tools needed to perform the job.  All Welds will be made according to written procedures along with pre-heat temperatures, electrode selection, welding processes, and quality control specifications in accordance with the specific metallurgical properties of the material involved. This position performs basic rigging procedures as well as advanced fabrication, lay-out, & field verification techniques and is able to prepare material for welding, cutting or fabrication.

Industrial Pipe Welder Responsibilities:

  • Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
  • Tig and Stick Certifications.
  • Perform welding work involving a high degree of precision, all welds will be 100% linear phased array tested.
  • Weld Various processes TGAW, SMAW and FCAW.
  • Operate carbon arc gouger, grinders, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Make welding repairs to substandard Welds.
  • Needs to work well and safely with peers, supervision, and the QA/QC department.
  • Ability to select equipment, set machine parameters, plan layout, and execute welding assembly.
  • Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.

Industrial Pipe Welder Requirements:

  • Previous work experience as an Industrial Pipe Welder (preferred).
  • Minimum Five (5) years' experience.
  • Knowledge of welding tools and fitting tools.
  • Familiarity with OSHA and MSHA safety standards and regulations.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
  • Good time-management skills.
  • Contact Manpower Hotline 801-746-1533
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Jeff Shockley

VP of Operations

Meet Jeff, an accomplished construction industry veteran and visionary leader with a robust 20-year trajectory of ascending from hands-on trade work to executive management. His leadership has been instrumental in steering multidisciplinary teams to success in diverse sectors such as Oil and Gas, Refining, Mining, Transportation, and Energy Transmission. Jeff’s mastery in Civil and Mechanical construction has been pivotal in the successful delivery of capital projects exceeding $1 billion in value. Jeff has essential experience in project controls and focuses on real-time tracking to provide the desired outcome to both the company and the client. His experience on both the Owner’s side as well as the contractor’s side has given him invaluable knowledge of management and the execution cycle.

Craig Rucker

VP of Operations

Meet Craig, a seasoned leader with over 26 years of management experience and technical expertise. His areas of specialization encompass a wide range of industry sectors, including project management, industrial facilities maintenance, plant maintenance, building and equipment structures, and construction management consultation.

Craig is certified in heavy rigging, with extensive experience in equipment removal and installation. His expertise extends to structural detailing, fabrication, erection, and installation. He also excels in conveyor system installation and maintenance, infrastructure improvements, capital project construction, bidding, estimating, and process piping and demolition.

Before joining Brahma, Craig honed his skills at Bell Steel, Inc. and Milling Machinery, Inc. His construction career, which began in the residential industry, eventually led him to industrial maintenance where he performed all aspects of millwright work. Craig’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his completion of the ASU Alliance for Construction Excellence Project Management Course. He holds an OSHA 510 certification, a certification of completion in the Program of Project Management, and is trained in Auto CAD and Structural Steel detailing. With his vast experience and multitude of certifications, Craig brings a unique blend of leadership, technical acumen, and industry knowledge to his role.

Chris Rich

Chris Rich

CEO

Chris Rich has served as Chief Executive Officer of Brahma Group since February 2026. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer of the JT THORPE Group. He brings over 16 years of experience in industrial construction, having joined JT THORPE in 2012 as a Project Engineer in the company’s Large Projects Group.

Over the years, Chris has held several key leadership positions, including Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Director, Vice President, and President of JT Thorpe & Son, Inc., the Group’s largest subsidiary. In each role, he built and led high-performing teams focused on delivering high-value solutions with world-class safety and quality standards. His project experience spans complex industrial outages, turnarounds, and capital projects ranging in scale from $1,000 to over $100 million.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is known for bringing operational excellence, a process-driven mindset, and a lead-by-example approach to every role he takes on.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time at the shore with family and friends — especially his four nieces — and is an avid supporter of his hometown Philadelphia sports teams.