Pipe-Vessel Welder

Description:

Location: Onsite in Catoosa, OK. Relocation assistance not provided.

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: NGS) is a leading provider of small, medium, and large horsepower compression equipment to the oil and natural gas industry. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Midland, TX, we focus primarily on the nonconventional oil and gas production sector across the United States.

We manufacture, fabricate, and rent natural gas compressors—including our proprietary CiP brand, making us the only rental company in the industry with a fully owned and branded compressor line. With a total fleet horsepower exceeding 500,000 HP (units ranging from 50HP to 2500HP), NGS is trusted by top producers to keep their operations running efficiently.

Publicly traded since 2002 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2008, we are proud to combine innovation, stability, and a deep commitment to our team and the energy industry.

We are looking for an experienced Pipe-Vessel Welder to join our team at our fabrication shop in Catoosa, Oklahoma. This role is responsible for welding and fabricating pipe and pressure vessels, interpreting blueprints and specifications, ensuring quality welds, maintaining a safe and organized work area, and assisting with material handling and general fabrication tasks as needed. The shift is 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Requirements:

Essential Job Functions:

- Proven experience in welding and fabricating pipe and pressure vessels in industrial or fabrication environments.

- Proficient in a variety of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, with strong knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and specifications.

- Skilled in surface preparation, measuring, fitting, and aligning components for accurate welds.

- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, and working on elevated surfaces.

- Strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality, defect-free welds and adherence to industry codes and safety standards.

- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment such as forklifts and hoists.

- Knowledge of safety procedures, proper PPE use, and compliance with OSHA and company policies.

- Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors, ensuring timely project completion.

Qualifications:

- 3 years of experience welding and fabricating pipe and pressure vessels in industrial or fabrication environments.

- Proficient in welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications.

- Skilled in surface preparation, measuring, fitting, and aligning components for precise, high-quality welds.

- Strong attention to detail to ensure defect-free work and compliance with industry codes and safety standards.

- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, and working on elevated surfaces.

- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment such as forklifts and hoists.

- Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), with adherence to OSHA and company policies.

- Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and supervisors and ensure timely project completion.

- Reliable daily transportation required.

- Employment for this role is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and MVR check, drug screening, and physical exam, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands:

The position requires performing physically demanding tasks in an industrial or fabrication environment. Work involves standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and working on elevated surfaces for extended periods. Lifting and carrying materials and equipment up to 50 pounds is frequent, and full-body movement is required to position and align components. The role also involves manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for welding and using hand and power tools. Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, fumes, and typical shop conditions is expected, along with proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective footwear.

Our Benefits:

At NGS, we take care of our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

- Health Insurance – including a plan with 100% company-paid premiums

- Dental and Vision Insurance

- FSA & HSA Options

- Telemedicine access

- 401(k) Plan – with 50% company match up to 6%

- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- Paid Time Off – vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

- Generous Referral Bonus Program

Why NGS?

- Industry leader with over 25 years of experience

- Competitive benefits and compensation

- Only compressor rental company with a proprietary compressor brand

- NYSE-listed with a strong financial foundation

- Collaborative, inclusive, mission-driven culture

- Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful work in the energy sector

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our HR department at hr@ngsgi.com. Please do not email us your resume. Applications will only be accepted via the link in the posting.

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