Pipe Welders

McDermott International, Ltd; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a skilled Pipe Welder focused on welding high-alloy materials with zero-defect quality. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience and multiple advanced certifications in welding processes.

The selected candidate will execute high-quality welds, lead setup of purging systems, and ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards. If you are passionate about building energy's future, we encourage you to submit your details for consideration when this role becomes available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial construction or maintenance industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform welding that meets radiographic or ultrasonic examination standards.
• Prior experience in vessel fabrication, exchanger repair, or boiler work.

Responsibilities

• Execute code-compliant welds on high-alloy materials.
• Lead setup of purging systems and heat treatment protocols.
• Work with Welding Engineers to qualify and perform welds.
• Perform intricate welding on small-bore pipe or vessel repairs.
• Maintain strict control over specialized consumables.

Skills

Expert knowledge of advanced welding metallurgy

Ability to perform welding meeting examination standards

Multiple advanced certifications in welding processes

Experience using mechanized or orbital welding equipment

Knowledge of Positive Material Identification (PMI)

Education

Vocational training or Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology

Job description

We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects with us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.

Job Overview

The Pipe Welder is an expert craftsperson (SME) focused exclusively on welding high-alloy materials, critical pressure components, or components requiring specialized processes and zero‑defect quality (e.g., X-ray quality).

Responsibilities

• Execute zero‑defect, code‑compliant welds on exotic/high‑alloy materials (e.g., Chrome‑Moly, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Titanium).
• Lead the setup and management of purging systems, pre‑heat/post‑weld heat treatment (PWHT), and cleanliness protocols for sensitive materials.
• Work directly with Welding Engineers and QC to qualify and perform welds under highly restrictive and precise Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Perform intricate manual or machine high‑purity GTAW on small‑bore pipe or vessel repairs.
• Maintain specialized consumables, ensuring strict control over storage and handling to prevent contamination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial construction/maintenance industry experience.
• Multiple advanced certifications (or ability to certify) in processes for exotic/high‑alloy materials.
• Expert knowledge of advanced welding metallurgy and quality control standards.
• Demonstrated ability to perform welding that consistently meets 100% radiographic or ultrasonic examination standards.
• Vocational training or Associate’s Degree in Welding Technology or Fabrication.
• Experience using mechanized or orbital welding equipment.
• Knowledge of Positive Material Identification (PMI) procedures for alloy verification.
• Prior experience in vessel fabrication, exchanger repair, or boiler work.