Stick Structural Welder-Abilene

PCL Construction; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

PCL Industrial Construction Co. in Abilene, Texas is hiring a Stick Structural Welder Journeyman for the Duroc Data Center Project. The role requires 4+ years of structural welding experience and the ability to read blueprints, weld to codes, and operate cutting equipment.

Benefits include health, 401(k), and career advancement opportunities. The position offers a 5x10 schedule with a base pay of $37.00 per hour, plus a $10.00 incentive and per diem eligibility.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of structural stick welding in industrial construction.
• Competent in leveling, plumb, alignment and installation of steel and pipe components.
• Understanding metallurgy and heat transfer effects on metals.
• Ability to read plans and welding procedures.
• Able to pass welding test per project specs.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel in various positions (2G, 3G, 4G, and all qualified).
• Read plans and drawings including orthographic and isometric.
• Operate torch cutting and pipe beveling machines.
• Apply weld procedures per project specs and codes.
• Maintain safety and communicate effectively on site.
• Complete welds timely and per project requirements.
• Rigging and OSHA standards when moving heavy components.

Skills

Stick welding

Blueprint reading

Welding codes

Metallurgy

Safety

Weld procedures

Tools

Torch cutting

Pipe beveling

Rigging

Job description

Stick Structural Welder-Abilene - Abilene, Texas (Job Number: 160727)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We are currently hiring at our Duroc Data Center Project in Abilene, Texas!

Position Hiring: Stick Structural Welder Journeyman

Pay Rate: $37.00

Incentive Rate: $10.00 (will be combined with base rate)

Per Diem (if eligible): $178.00 per day worked

Work Schedule: 5x10's (subject to change)

Other Incentives:

Health Benefits

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to advance with Company

• become PCL Certified and earn vacation time, mileage pay from project to project and increased wages
• get NCCER certified within craft trade while working at PCL (applies to specific craft trade)
• helpers enroll in Apprenticeship program and advance in craft trade

Job Responsibilities:

• Experience working as Structural Stick, in an industrial construction environment (e.g., petrochemical, power plant, refinery) with four or more years of experience.
• Has achieved a competent level of working knowledge in welding structural steel.
• Can demonstrate and apply methods and techniques used to level, plumb, align, and install steel and pipe components.
• Has achieved a competent level of understanding of metallurgical properties involving the chemical composition of a vast array of metals, material strengths, including alloys, and understands the effects of heat transfer rates, thermal expansions.
• Able to effectively use verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.
• Able to successfully complete applicable site-specific training.
• Able to use torch cutting equipment as well as pipe cutting/beveling machines.
• Has a competent level of understanding of rigging skills and procedures, OSHA standards, and their safe application when moving and installing large and heavy metal components.
• Able to read and understand plans and specifications including orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Competent knowledge and understanding of metallurgy and the materials used in welding processes ensuring the proper pre-heating for cutting or welding.
• Competent knowledge of the welding codes and their application to the work.
• Able to read, understand and follow weld procedures.
• Able to weld in various positions, e.g., 2G, 3G, 4G, and all qualified.
• Able to weld with dual/different processes.
• Able to pass the welding test established for each project in conformance with specifications and/or welding procedure(s).
• Able to complete welds in a consistent and timely manner.
• Able to perform all welding duties in conformance with project specifications and code criteria.

Site Access Requirements:

• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

PCL is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Company: PCL Industrial Construction Co.

Job Posting: Oct 05, 2026

Closing Date: Ongoing

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Abilene