Rig Welder
Westminster, CO · On-site
The ideal candidate will have a background in welding to complete jobs for customers on time and on ... Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil refining piping ...
Westminster, CO · On-site
The ideal candidate will have a background in welding to complete jobs for customers on time and on ... Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil refining piping ...
Westminster, CO · On-site
The ideal candidate will have a background in welding to complete jobs for customers on time and on ... Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil refining piping ...
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An Oil Rig Underwater Welding job involves performing welding tasks beneath the water on offshore oil rigs, pipelines, and structures. Welders in this role must be specially trained in both commercial diving and welding techniques to ensure strong, durable repairs in challenging underwater conditions. They often work in extreme environments, sometimes at great depths, requiring specialized equipment and safety protocols. This job is physically demanding but offers high pay due to the required expertise and risks involved.
Oil Rig Underwater Welders often work in physically demanding and hazardous environments, spending extended periods at sea and diving in varying water temperatures and conditions. Shifts can be long and may require living on the rig for several weeks at a time, with strict safety protocols and teamwork being central to daily operations. To prepare, ensure you are in excellent physical health, comfortable with confined spaces and deep water, and thoroughly trained in both welding and diving safety practices. The work can be challenging but also offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for career growth into supervisory or safety management roles.
To thrive as an Oil Rig Underwater Welder, you need expertise in welding techniques, commercial diving skills, and a strong understanding of safety regulations, typically backed by certifications like AWS D3.6 and a commercial diver qualification. Proficiency with specialized tools such as underwater welding equipment, cutting gear, and diving apparatus is essential. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills are critical to ensuring precision, efficiency, and safety while performing complex repairs and construction tasks in challenging offshore environments.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 17 days ago
Job Title: Rig Welder
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro West - Craft
Location: Front Range, CO
Reports to: Foreman / Superintendent
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach-every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
Loenbro is looking for experienced Rig Welders to join our team. This position will plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. We are looking for hardworking professionals who enjoy meeting challenges and surpassing customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a background in welding to complete jobs for customers on time and on budget. Looking for long-term candidates who are looking for a secure and rewarding company to grow with.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you are ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
...we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer