Rig Welder

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Safety training

Paid time off

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP in Baytown, TX is hiring a Rig Welder. The role requires ownership of a portable welding rig and experience with welding pipes, tubes, and fittings according to specifications.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of welding experience and the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as comply with safety regulations on site. The position may involve extended shifts and travel to remote job sites.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of general welding experience.
• Must pass code welding tests for structural welds.
• Must own rig and all required equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welding pipes, tubes, and fittings according to specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment for welding tasks.
• Participate in safety meetings and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Welding experience

Knowledge of welding equipment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Tools

Welding rig

Angle grinder

Welding machines

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in Baytown, TX has an opening for a Rig Welder.

What You Will Do

• Must own portable welding rig including PPE.
• Understand required weld procedure for designated area.
• Welding pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.
• Operate tools and equipment including angle grinders, beveling machines, cut‑off grinders, hammers, torches, magnetic drills, welding machines, and a Saw‑Zall.
• Possess skilled knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc. as required.
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding equipment and operations.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

We Expect All Field Employees To

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture.
• Recognize safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings.
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full‑body harness and lanyard.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 2 years of general welding experience.
• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW).
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are 100% x‑ray quality and visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3.
• Must own rig and all required equipment.

Other Job Requirements

• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet basic physical demands with or without accommodations.
• Must be willing and able to attend mandatory safety meetings.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5 years of experience as a welder.
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment.
• Previous experience being a leader for safety.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Our Benefits

We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.