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Wood

Welder I/Rig Welder

Carlsbad, NM

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seaching for a Rig Welder with extensive experience in carbon ... Preferred to own welding machine. * Candidate should have a minimum 2 years journeyman experience ...

Samuel EPC

Rig Welder May be on the road

Abilene, TX · On-site

... own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding SamuelEPC's welding ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine.ï‚· Activities other than welding will be ...

Samuel EPC

Rig Welder May be on the road

Abilene, TX · On-site

$31 - $39/hr

... own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding SamuelEPC's welding ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine.ï‚· Activities other than welding will be ...

INTEC SEA

OIL AND GAS RIG WELDER

Houston, TX · On-site

Liaise with inspectors as required Be responsible for the accuracy and content of their own work ... Previous coded welding experience and an ability to perform a successful ASME IX production welding ...

Intec Sea

OIL AND GAS RIG WELDER

Houston, TX · On-site

Liaise with inspectors as required Be responsible for the accuracy and content of their own work ... Previous coded welding experience and an ability to perform a successful ASME IX production welding ...

Appalachian Labor

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Journeymen Welders

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$30/hr

... your own rig? We factor it into your rate Health insurance available Mon-Fri, 7 AM-4 PM. Steady hours for a full year. No resume? No problem. Tell us what you've welded and what you're running.

Appalachian Labor

Journeymen Welders

Kingsport, TN · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

... your own rig? We factor it into your rate Health insurance available Mon-Fri, 7 AM-4 PM. Steady hours for a full year. No resume? No problem. Tell us what you've welded and what you're running.

Samuel EPC

Combo Welder

Abilene, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Provide own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding Samuel EPC ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine. Activities other than welding will be required.

Samuel EPC

Combo Welder

Abilene, TX · On-site

$25 - $32.75/hr

Provide own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding Samuel EPC ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine. Activities other than welding will be required.

Samuel EPC

Combo Welder Abilene

Abilene, TX · On-site

$22 - $28.75/hr

Provide own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding Samuel EPC ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine. Activities other than welding will be required.

Samuel EPC

Combo Welder Abilene

Abilene, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Provide own truck and welding source (machine must be capable of meeting welding Samuel EPC ... rig welder responsible for all repairs to machine. Activities other than welding will be required.

Saulsbury Industries

Rig Welders Combination

Henderson, TX · On-site

$24 - $31.50/hr

Full Time General Information/Job Summary The Welder is responsible for various types of weld ... Furnish own welding machine, tools, truck, hood and Tig rig. Safety Requirements On a continual ...

Zachry Group

Welder

Sinclair, WY · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Must own and provide a fully operational welding rig and all required welding tools. * Must have reliable transportation. * Must successfully pass a site-specific weld test or possess a current ...

Zachry Group

Welder

Sinclair, WY

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Must own and provide a fully operational welding rig and all required welding tools. * Must have reliable transportation. * Must successfully pass a site-specific weld test or possess a current ...

ShalePro Energy Services

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine.A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps, rollout wheels, etc. * Working knowledge of ASME B31 ...

ShalePro

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine. A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps, rollout wheels, etc. * Working knowledge of ASME B31 ...

ShalePro Energy Services

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine.A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps, rollout wheels, etc. * Working knowledge of ASME B31 ...

ShalePro Energy Services

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine.A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps, rollout wheels, etc. * Working knowledge of ASME B31 ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for own rig welder in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Own Rig Welder vs Pipeline Welder?

AspectOwn Rig WelderPipeline Welder
CertificationsAWS, ASME, API certifications often requiredSimilar certifications, often including API and AWS
Work EnvironmentWork on oil rigs, offshore or onshoreWork on pipeline construction sites, often outdoors
Industry UsageOil and gas exploration, drilling operationsPipeline installation and maintenance in oil and gas industry

Own Rig Welders and Pipeline Welders share similar certifications and work environments, both serving the oil and gas industry. However, Own Rig Welders focus on welding on oil rigs, while Pipeline Welders specialize in pipeline construction and repair. Both roles require specialized skills and certifications, but their work settings differ primarily by location and project type.

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Infographic showing various Own Rig Welder job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $96,884 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Welder I/Rig Welder

Carlsbad, NM

Wood
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$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is seaching for a Rig Welder with extensive experience in carbon steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Carlsbad, NM.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

The employee must be capable of welding together components to fabricate or repair products such as machine parts, pressure vessels, plant equipment, pipes, plates, and structural steel using various welding procedures.

  • Accurately interpret and apply information from work orders, job orders, specifications, ISO's, blueprints or other drawings and recognize basic blueprints or symbols for job application.
  • Identify, recognize and demonstrate safe usage of hand tools and power tools appropriate for the job.
  • Recognize various materials used in the craft and demonstrate a working knowledge of appropriate material handling techniques.
  • Select and safely use appropriate equipment which may include (but not limited to) manlifts, fork lifts, and company trucks.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
  • Identify, explain and perform crane signals.
  • Demonstrate ability to weld together parts using any of the welding processes on various metals such as carbon steel, stainless, alloys, etc.
  • Demonstrate ability to use alignment devices for fabrication.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and ability to qualify and pass all welding performance tests.
  • Demonstrate ability to produce welds that are 100% X-ray quality.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in use of oxy-acetylene flame cutting equipment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of regulations governing quality control codes.
  • Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Remove rough spots from work pieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers
Skills / Qualifications
  • Preferred to own welding machine.
  • Candidate should have a minimum 2 years journeyman experience welding various types of materials and preferred candidates to live in the area.
  • Candidate should have experience in carbon steel welding and 1-2 years of experience as helper in the welding field. 
  • Completion of formal classroom training in welding field may substitute for helper experience in welding craft.
  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. The minimum math ability usually associated with this classification is the ability to calculate surfaces, volumes, angles, weights and measure. You must be able to use variables and formulas which are normally found in most industry approved trade books. (Pipefitters "Blue Book")
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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