Rig Welder
Brazoria, TX · On-site
$38/hr
Job Summary The Rig Welder provides mobile, heavy-duty welding and fabrication services across various field locations. This role requires a self-sufficient technician who operates a fully equipped ...
Rig Welder
Brazoria, TX · On-site
$38/hr
Job Summary The Rig Welder provides mobile, heavy-duty welding and fabrication services across various field locations. This role requires a self-sufficient technician who operates a fully equipped ...
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Rig Welder
Brazoria, TX • On-site
Southern Gulf Solutions LLC •
Construction • 51 - 200 employees51 - 200 employees
$38/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 6 days ago
Job description
Job Summary
The Rig Welder provides mobile, heavy-duty welding and fabrication services across various field locations. This role requires a self-sufficient technician who operates a fully equipped welding truck (rig) to execute precise, code-compliant welds (primarily Stick and TIG) on pipelines, structural steel, and industrial equipment under diverse weather and field conditions.
Key Responsibilities- Mobile Field Fabrication: Transport, set up, and operate personal rig equipment to perform structural or pipeline welding onsite.
- OnSite Fitting & Alignment: Layout, cut, bevel, and align heavygauge metal pipes and structural beams using oxyfuel torches and field grinders.
- CodeQuality Welding: Execute highquality Stick (SMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welds in all positions (5G, 6G) to pass radiographic (Xray) and ultrasonic testing.
- Blueprint & Specification Analysis: Interpret complex structural blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and project specifications in the field.
- Rig Maintenance: Maintain personal welding machine, leads, torches, air compressors, and truck tools to ensure 100% operational readiness.
- Field Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to sitespecific safety protocols, hotwork permit requirements, and OSHA regulations. Requirements and Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 35 years of industrial field welding experience (pipeline, refinery, or heavy structural fabrication).
- Equipment Ownership: Must possess a reliable, fully operational welding truck equipped with a commercialgrade machine (e.g., Lincoln or Miller), dual cylinders, leads, and standard field tools.
- Certifications: Must hold or be able to pass AWS, ASME Section IX, or API 1104 welding tests (specifically 6G position certifications).
- Licensing & Compliance: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; must meet FMCSA clearinghouse compliance where applicable.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather, lift up to 70 pounds, and climb or maneuver into tight field environments.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
About Southern Gulf Solutions
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Industry
Construction
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Brazoria, TX, US
Year founded
2018