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Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Omaha, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

North Platte, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Lincoln, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Omaha, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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TX · Remote

Understand contractors' rig configurations, ground conditions, and project requirements. Recommends ... Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with approximately 50% travel, including ...

Skillforce

Welder Fabricator

New Albany, IN · Remote

$26/hr

Contract to Hire Skillforce is currently hiring experienced Welders Fabricators for a fabrication shop in New Albany, IN. This is a great opportunity for a skilled trades professional looking for ...

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Structural Field Welder

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Omaha, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Lincoln, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

North Platte, NE · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Structural Field Welder

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Houston, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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Structural Field Welder

Houston, TX · Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings) Rite Projects USA Inc. Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction) Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem ...

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How much do remote rig welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote 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 a remote rig welder?

Remote rig welders are skilled tradespeople who perform welding tasks on oil rigs, pipelines, and other industrial sites located in remote or offshore areas. They are responsible for joining and repairing metal structures and equipment, often in challenging environments and under strict safety standards. These welders may travel extensively and work long shifts, ensuring the structural integrity of vital infrastructure. Their work is crucial to the energy and construction sectors, especially in locations that are difficult to access.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote rig welder?

To thrive as a Remote Rig Welder, you need advanced welding skills, knowledge of metallurgy, and relevant certifications such as AWS or API, often combined with significant field experience. Competence with welding tools, equipment maintenance, and safety systems like confined space monitors is crucial. Strong problem-solving abilities, physical endurance, and effective communication ensure quality work and team coordination in challenging environments. These skills are vital to ensure weld integrity, safety compliance, and efficient operation in remote and demanding job sites.

What are common challenges remote rig welders face and how can they be addressed?

Remote Rig Welders often encounter challenges such as working in isolated locations, adapting to extreme weather conditions, and maintaining high safety standards while performing precise welds. Effective communication with team members and staying current with safety protocols are crucial in these environments. Proactively preparing equipment, maintaining strong physical fitness, and engaging in ongoing training can help manage these challenges and ensure high-quality work.

What is the difference between Remote Rig Welder vs Offshore Pipefitter?

AspectRemote Rig WelderOffshore Pipefitter
CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS, ASME)Pipefitting certifications (e.g., NCCER, API)
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site oil rigs, offshore platformsOffshore oil rigs, refineries, industrial sites
Industry UsageOil & gas, energy sectorOil & gas, petrochemical industries

Remote Rig Welders and Offshore Pipefitters both work in the oil and gas industry, often on offshore platforms. While Remote Rig Welders focus on welding tasks, Offshore Pipefitters specialize in pipe installation and maintenance. Both roles require specialized certifications and work in similar environments, but their core duties differ, making them distinct yet related careers in the energy sector.

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Structural Field Welder

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Omaha, NE • Remote

$35 - $40/hr

Full-time

Life

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Structural Field Welder - FCAW (4 Openings)

Rite Projects USA Inc.

Location: North Platte, Nebraska (Utility Transmission Construction)

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour (based on experience) + Per Diem / Travel Support for qualified candidates

Date Posted: August 27, 2026


About the Role

Rite Projects USA Inc. is hiring experienced Structural Field Welders to operate our fully equipped portable welding trucks on a major utility transmission construction project in Nebraska. If you are a skilled welder who thrives in outdoor field environments, takes pride in high-quality FCAW work, and wants consistent hours on a long-term mobile project, we want to hear from you.

  • Position Type: Full-Time. Field Position (12-Month Duration)
  • Start Date: OCTOBER 2026
  • Work Schedule: 21 days on / 7 days off rotation (Typically 6 days on / 1 day off during active rotation)
  • Shift: 12-hour days

Key Responsibilities

  • Field Welding Operations: Perform structural field welding using FCAW F4 position mostly in accordance with approved welding procedures, drawings, and project specifications.
  • Preheat & Quality Control: Verify and maintain required preheat temperatures before and during welding operations.
  • Crew Coordination: Work closely with an assigned helper / fire watch and coordinate with supporting site crews.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Safely operate and maintain the assigned portable welding truck, welding equipment, leads, tools, and consumables.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Complete required weld tracking, quality control, production logs, tailboards, hazard assessments, and safety documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Current AWS D1.1 qualification or ability to pass the required project-specific qualification test prior to production welding (qualification records must be provided).
  • Proven structural field welding experience with FCAW in multiple positions, including overhead.
  • Ability to read construction drawings, weld symbols, and understand preheat and visual weld acceptance standards.
  • Valid Driver’s License and ability to safely operate an assigned company welding truck.
  • Physically capable of working 12-hour outdoor shifts while maintaining safe, consistent production.
  • Must pass site access requirements, pre-employment drug/alcohol screenings, and prove U.S. work authorization.

Preferred:

  • Prior experience in utility transmission, bridge, heavy civil, or structural field welding.
  • Experience operating from mobile welding rigs.
  • Experience working alongside quality inspectors and completing formal QC/weld documentation.
  • Active certifications: OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, HazCom, or formal Fire Watch training.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay Rate: $35.00 – $40.00/hr (commensurate with experience)
  • Per Diem / Travel Support: Lodging assistance or per diem available for qualified traveling applicants.
  • Benefits Package
    • Life Insurance