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Overview

McDermott is exploring potential candidates for the Pipe Welders role, focusing on individuals passionate about building energy's future. This position is not yet open for active recruitment, but candidates may be considered for future projects.

Responsibilities

  • Execute zero-defect, code-compliant welds on exotic/high-alloy materials.
  • Lead the setup and management of purging systems, pre-heat/post-weld heat treatment, and cleanliness protocols for sensitive materials.
  • Work directly with Welding Engineers and QC to qualify and perform welds under highly restrictive and precise Weld Procedure Specifications.
  • Perform intricate manual or machine high-purity GTAW on small-bore pipe or vessel repairs.
  • Maintain specialized consumables, ensuring strict control over storage and handling to prevent contamination.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of industrial construction/maintenance industry experience.
  • Multiple advanced certifications (or ability to certify) in processes for exotic/high-alloy materials.
  • Expert knowledge of advanced welding metallurgy and quality control standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform welding that consistently meets 100% radiographic or ultrasonic examination standards.
  • Vocational training or Associates Degree in Welding Technology or Fabrication.
  • Experience using mechanized or orbital welding equipment.
  • Knowledge of Positive Material Identification (PMI) procedures for alloy verification.
  • Prior experience in vessel fabrication, exchanger repair, or boiler work.
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How this job compares in Sabine Pass, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, pipe welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$35/hr across 21 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 Sabine Pass, TX

Sabine Pass, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

McDermott International, Ltd currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). 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 $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. 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.

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