Can welders weld onto in-service pipelines?

Because the practice of welding onto in-service pipelines is not uncommon, there is a need to standardize how in-service weld repair procedures are qualified and selected.

How much does a pipeline welder make?

He made a great living, but spent a lot of time away from home and family in an effort to provide for them. Photos courtesy of Keith Armentrout, Burnet, Texas. On average, a pipeline welder can make between $36 and $52 an hour on arm pay, anywhere from $15 to $25 an hour for the truck pay, and then somewhere between $100 and $150 for the per diem.

Who is the editor of Practical Welding Today?

Amanda Carlson was named as the editor for Practical Welding Today in January 2017. She is responsible for coordinating and writing or editing all of the magazine’s editorial content.

What does it take to be a pipe welder?

A pipe welder has to deal with the elements like cold, wind, extreme heat, and difficult terrain. You’ve also got to have diverse skills. The different metals that we weld—some of the pipe that we weld has different hardnesses. You definitely don’t want to take any shortcuts on postcleaning.