Senior Rig Welder: Structural & Pipe Welding Expert

Primoris Services Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services is seeking an experienced Rig Welder to perform welding tasks across carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in industrial settings. The role requires reading blueprints and WPS, operating weld equipment, and maintaining quality, safety, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of verifiable rig welding experience, proficiency in SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and the ability to work independently or in a team under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years verifiable rig welder experience in industrial/heavy construction.
• AWS D1.1 welding certification preferred.
• Proficient in SMAW, FCAW, GTAW welding processes and related techniques.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, schematics and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks per project specs and standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, WPS, and welding symbols.
• Operate and maintain welders, grinders, and cutting torches.
• Prepare workpieces by cleaning, grinding, and fitting.
• Inspect welds visually for quality and compliance.
• Repair and modify existing structures and equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Collaborate with team members and other trades.
• Complete paperwork and documentation for work performed.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Blueprints reading

Quality & safety focus

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMAW (Stick)

FCAW (Flux-Cored)

GTAW (TIG)

Job description

Primoris Energy Services is seeking an experienced Rig Welder to perform welding tasks across carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in industrial settings. The role requires reading blueprints and WPS, operating weld equipment, and maintaining quality, safety, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of verifiable rig welding experience, proficiency in SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, and the ability to work independently or in a team under varying conditions.