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Overview

At TDW, we prioritize people by ensuring the safe and reliable operation of pipelines in our communities. We are dedicated to treating each other, our customers, and our community with care and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-service field welding of a wide range of fittings in various facility and pipeline environments.
  • Perform bolt torquing, rigging, and lifting as required.
  • Safely operate and maintain the welding truck rig and equipment.
  • Fabricate piping and components from engineering drawings.
  • Assist others with maintenance and repair.
  • Maintain a clear and safe shop environment.
  • Participate in job hazard assessments (JHA) and Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) and comply with safety requirements.
  • Travel up to 80.0% of the time, including overnight stays.

Requirements

  • Two plus (2+) years of industry experience combined with five (5) years in a similar job or equivalent education and experience.
  • In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience.
  • Plant/Facility experience.
  • Pipeline experience operating a welding rig and truck.
  • API 1104 multi-qualification (SMAW).
  • Existing in-service welder qualifications are preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain operator qualifications (OQ).
  • Existing TWIC card would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of shop and field tolerance limits.
  • Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4, and B31.8.
  • Knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, GTAW.
  • Experience with API 1104 and ASME Sec.IX codes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
  • Ability to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to fit with accuracy and precision all sizes and types of hot tap fittings.
  • Ability to set up and support pressure testing activities.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with TDW personnel, customers, inspectors, and other contractors.
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$43/hr across 47 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 120 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 85 different employers. 30 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,282 other active welding openings from 700 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (21), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • API 1104 — the American Petroleum Institute standard for welding pipelines and related facilities. It is the governing code for cross-country transmission pipeline work.

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