Job ID: 30668
Position - Pipe Welder
Location - Wilton, Redcar
Project -Shutdown
Duration - 3 Weeks
Start - 05 September 2026
About the Role
Wood is seeking experienced Shutdown Pipe Welders to support a planned outage based onsite in Teesside.
This is a hands-on role suited to highly skilled welders with proven experience working within fast-paced shutdown environments, carrying out high-quality welding on critical plant equipment and piping systems. Particular emphasis is placed on experience welding boiler tubes, pressure systems, and high-integrity pipework using TIG and MMA welding processes.
Candidates must be safety-focused, quality-driven, and comfortable working in demanding environments, including confined spaces and at height, while delivering work to tight shutdown schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out high-quality TIG and MMA welding on carbon and stainless-steel pipework.
- Perform welding activities during planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and outage campaigns.
- Weld and repair boiler tubes, superheater tubes, pressure parts, and associated pipework.
- Complete maintenance, replacement, and repair work on critical plant systems.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures, and technical specifications.
- Ensure all welding activities comply with project quality requirements and inspection standards.
- Work safely within permit-controlled environments, including confined spaces and working at height.
- Support pressure system repairs and modifications during shutdown periods.
- Maintain welding equipment and consumables to a high standard.
- Adhere to all site safety rules, procedures, and risk control measures
About You
You are an experienced Pipe Welder with a strong background in industrial shutdowns, power generation, energy, petrochemical, or heavy process environments. You have proven experience welding boiler tubes and high-integrity pipework and can consistently produce work to the highest quality standards under demanding outage schedules.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pipe Welder supporting shutdowns, outages, or turnaround projects.
- Extensive TIG and MMA welding experience on carbon and stainless-steel pipework.
- Demonstrable experience welding and repairing boiler tubes and pressure systems.
- Experience working on high-integrity pipework within industrial or energy facilities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications.
- Confined Space and Working at Height experience.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined shutdown team.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts where required.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
