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Wood Plc

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 steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Carlsbad, NM.

INTEC SEA

OIL AND GAS RIG WELDER

Houston, TX

Time served/NVQ 3 qualified welder. Experience within Oil & Gas or construction. An understanding of company quality , safety, health & environmental systems & programmes Communicate in a positive ...

Intec Sea

OIL AND GAS RIG WELDER

Houston, TX · On-site

Time served/NVQ 3 qualified welder. Experience within Oil & Gas or construction. An understanding of company quality , safety, health & environmental systems & programmes Communicate in a positive ...

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 steel welding in the oil and gas petrochemical industry working on a project in Carlsbad, NM.

KS Industries, LLC

Welder

Watford City, ND · On-site

$19 - $25.25/hr

Position Description General Summary A Rig Welder operates welding equipment to fuse metals using ... In general, applicable work schedules include 5-10's and weekends. All labor laws in reference to ...

ShalePro Energy Services

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

All welding functions applicable to the oil & gas production and midstream industry including but ... A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps ...

ShalePro Energy Services

Welder

Montrose, PA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

All welding functions applicable to the oil & gas production and midstream industry including but ... A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Glasgow, MT · On-site

$39.50/hr

... oil rig according to the regulations of the oil company, making sure that the work of the crew ... holidays, weekends, and/or days and/or nights Position Driller About the Organization AKITA ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Bend, OR · On-site

$48.50/hr

... oil rig according to the regulations of the oil company, making sure that the work of the crew ... holidays, weekends, and/or days and/or nights Position Driller About the Organization AKITA ...

AKITA Drilling

Driller

Midland, TX · On-site

$39.50/hr

... oil rig according to the regulations of the oil company, making sure that the work of the crew ... holidays, weekends, and/or days and/or nights Position Driller About the Organization AKITA ...

Calista Corporation

Roustabout

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Assists mechanics, electricians, welders, forklift drivers and derrickhands. * Relieves floorhands ... Inside enclosed oil rig and outside in elements. Hazardous conditions may include a wet, oily, icy ...

Kimble

Swab Rig Operator

Dover, OH · On-site

The Swab Rig Operator will be maintaining or increasing the production of a gas or oil well by ... Day shift | Monday to Friday | Overtime | Weekends as needed

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How much do weekend oil rig welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend oil 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 Weekend Oil Rig Welder vs Offshore Oil Rig Rigger?

AspectWeekend Oil Rig WelderOffshore Oil Rig Rigger
Required CertificationsWelding certifications (e.g., AWS, CWI)Rigger certifications (e.g., NCCCO, Rigger Level)
Work EnvironmentOil rigs, welding sites, outdoorOil rigs, lifting and rigging operations
Industry UsagePrimarily welding tasks on rigsRigging and lifting equipment setup

Weekend Oil Rig Welders focus on welding tasks, requiring welding certifications, in outdoor rig environments. Offshore Oil Rig Riggers specialize in rigging and lifting, needing rigging certifications. Both roles operate on oil rigs but have different skill sets and responsibilities.

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Welder I/Rig Welder

Welder I/Rig Welder

Wood Plc

Carlsbad, NM

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

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Posted 18 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

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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