Offshore Pipe & Plate Welder — Structural Mastery

Gulf Copper; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Combo Pipe/Plate Struct Welder to join our marine and industrial fabrication team. The role focuses on welding plates and pipes, reading blueprints, and performing repairs with SMAW, FCAW, GTAW or related processes.

The candidate will operate diverse welding equipment, work in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, and follow strict safety protocols in open-air and offshore environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ABS/ASME weld test required.
• Experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Ability to work under deadlines and maintain safety standards.
• Able to work in open-air and industrial offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Welds steel plates and pipes per procedures.
• Selects and sets up welding equipment for planned welds.
• Welds in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Repairs broken parts and fills holes in metal components.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, drawings, and manuals to guide welding.
• Operates gas torches and welding equipment; uses various process types.
• Works on inland and offshore barges in industrial settings.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Deadline-driven

Welding procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gas welding

Arc welding

TIG welding

Equipment setup

Job description

Gulf Copper in Port Arthur, TX seeks a Combo Pipe/Plate Struct Welder to join our marine and industrial fabrication team. The role focuses on welding plates and pipes, reading blueprints, and performing repairs with SMAW, FCAW, GTAW or related processes.

The candidate will operate diverse welding equipment, work in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, and follow strict safety protocols in open-air and offshore environments.