Tube Welder

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood PLC in Houston seeks a skilled welder to select pipe types, lay out parts, and join components for piping systems, tanks, and structural shapes. You will apply SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW techniques, read blueprints, and ensure welds meet specified requirements.

The role requires careful measurement, alignment, and welding in multiple positions. You will prepare electrodes, set equipment parameters, and work under supervision to deliver safe, high-quality fabrications.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding processes.
• Capable of certifying multi-process pipe welding.
• Must meet NDE (non-destructive examination) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated components to assemble piping systems per blueprints.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions using arc welding.
• Connects cables, selects electrodes and sets equipment per procedure.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

Job description

Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications. Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques. May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes. Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions. Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together. Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor. Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Capable of certifying on multi-process pipe being proficient in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW welding processes. Capable of producing welds that will meet NDE (non destructive examination) requirements

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.