Sub-Arc Welder - Girth Seam - Nights Shift

NSSO•Houston, TX

About The Position

Sub Arc Welder – Girth Seam Night Shift (6 PM – 6 AM) Who We Are At North Shore Steel and our affiliated companies, we produce large-diameter pipe and structural products that require precision welding to meet demanding industry standards. Our girth seam welders play a critical role in final weld integrity, work that directly impacts quality, safety, and performance in the field. If you’re a Sub Arc welder who understands full-circumference welds, tie-ins, and maintaining consistency through rotation, this is where your skillset stands out. Position Summary As a Sub Arc Girth Seam Welder, you will operate and manage Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) systems to complete girth seam welds on pipe and cylindrical products. This role requires a high level of control and awareness, including managing rotation-based welding, maintaining consistent weld profiles, and executing clean tie-ins. You will also support repair work when defects are identified, working closely with Quality and production teams. This is a night shift role (6 PM – 6 AM) requiring focus, discipline, and consistent execution.

Requirements

Proven experience with Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) in pipe or cylindrical applications
Strong understanding of girth seam welding and rotational welding processes
Ability to manage heat input and consistency across a full circumference
Experience with tie-ins, starts/stops, and defect minimization
Working knowledge of API, AWS, and ASME standards
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding schematics
Experience identifying weld defects
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Reliable and able to perform in a 12-hour night shift environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-diameter pipe girth welding
Prior work in API-regulated environments
Experience working alongside NDE (X-ray/UT) quality processes
Experience welding tandem electrodes

Responsibilities

Operate Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) equipment for girth seam welding
Perform full-circumference welds on rotating pipe or cylindrical components
Set and adjust welding parameters to maintain proper penetration and bead profile per code requirements
Execute clean starts, stops, and tie-ins with minimal defects
Monitor weld performance throughout rotation and adjust as needed
Read and interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), blueprints, and weld symbols
Perform carbon arc gouging and grinding to remove defects when required
Prepare weld surfaces, including cleaning and fit-up verification
Maintain welding equipment in safe, working conditions
Keep work area clean, organized, and aligned with safety standards