Boilermaker Jobs in Texas
Boilermaker jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical refining, power generation, and industrial construction, with openings at every level from apprentice through master boilermaker. Houston, Beaumont, and Corpus Christi anchor the heaviest hiring, driven by the Gulf Coast's dense refinery and LNG plant footprint, where employers like Chevron Phillips Chemical, ExxonMobil, and Kiewit regularly staff large crews. Shutdown and turnaround work, pressure vessel fabrication, and field welding are the most in-demand specialties across Texas sites. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Perform cleanup duties
- Perform material handling and storage duties
- Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
- Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
- Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
- Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging
- Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
- Knowledge and application of common hitches
- Emergency stop signal
- Basic crane hand signals
- Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch)
- Use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
- Perform basic procedures for using various slings in hitches and calculating sling stress
- Utilize tools and equipment used for the lateral movement of loads without a crane
- Knowledge of wire rope components and inspection requirements and procedures for wire rope, load blocks, and sheaves
- Perform oxyfuel cutting operations
- Fabricate and install gaskets
- Identify and select pipe fittings
- Perform material cutting operations
- Perform bolt make-up
- Perform weld preparation and set-up
- Perform layout and fabrication duties
- Structural and tube fit-up and alignment
- Perform base metal preparation
- Perform preheat and post-weld heat treatment operations
- Perform vessel inspection
- Install valves and components
- Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports
- Fabricate and install stairs, railings, grating, and decking
- Review construction drawings and blueprints for specifications to determine work requirements
- Cut and thread pipe manually
- Read and interpret welding detail drawings
- Perform boiler tube fabrication, preparation, and fitting
- Perform air carbon arc cutting and gouging
Job Requirements
Mental Demands:
- Understand and carry out oral instructions
- Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks
- Work at varying heights
- Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards
- Assemble and disassemble objects
- Operate equipment and power tools
Physical Demands:
- See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers
- Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks
- Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks
- Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings
- Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks
- Kneel for work positioning and work task performance
- Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks
- Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks
Working Conditions:
- Work in extreme heat or cold
- Work where noise level is above 85 decibels
- Work in wet/humid environment
- Work in cramped quarters
- Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
- Work inside and outside
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary:
INTRODUCTION
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Perform cleanup duties
- Perform material handling and storage duties
- Identify, use, and care of common hand and power tools
- Use and care of craft specific tools and equipment
- Knowledge and application of craft related mathematics
- Knowledge and use of safety standards and best safety practices relevant to rigging
- Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
- Knowledge and application of common hitches
- Emergency stop signal
- Basic crane hand signals
- Knot tying (bowline & clove hitch)
- Use of rigging equipment relevant to craft specific tasks
- Perform basic procedures for using various slings in hitches and calculating sling stress
- Utilize tools and equipment used for the lateral movement of loads without a crane
- Knowledge of wire rope components and inspection requirements and procedures for wire rope, load blocks, and sheaves
- Perform oxyfuel cutting operations
- Fabricate and install gaskets
- Identify and select pipe fittings
- Perform material cutting operations
- Perform bolt make-up
- Perform weld preparation and set-up
- Perform layout and fabrication duties
- Structural and tube fit-up and alignment
- Perform base metal preparation
- Perform preheat and post-weld heat treatment operations
- Perform vessel inspection
- Install valves and components
- Identify, fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports
- Fabricate and install stairs, railings, grating, and decking
- Review construction drawings and blueprints for specifications to determine work requirements
- Cut and thread pipe manually
- Read and interpret welding detail drawings
- Perform boiler tube fabrication, preparation, and fitting
- Perform air carbon arc cutting and gouging
Job Requirements
Mental Demands:
- Understand and carry out oral instructions
- Read and carry out written instructions to perform work tasks
- Work at varying heights
- Recognize, avoid, and report safety hazards
- Assemble and disassemble objects
- Operate equipment and power tools
Physical Demands:
- See hazards, safety warnings, and barriers
- Bend knees for lifting and routine work tasks
- Stoop for work positioning and lifting to perform work tasks
- Lift maximum 50 lbs without assistance
- Ability to comprehend, and respond to audible/visual instructions, alarms and warnings
- Climb/balance on ladders, scaffolding, and structures for work tasks
- Kneel for work positioning and work task performance
- Reach above shoulders and away from body to perform work tasks
- Demonstrate manual dexterity to perform work tasks
Working Conditions:
- Work in extreme heat or cold
- Work where noise level is above 85 decibels
- Work in wet/humid environment
- Work in cramped quarters
- Work in environment of fluctuating ventilation
- Work inside and outside
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Salary is based upon experience. Base Salary:
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Boilermaker Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fluor6
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate6
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in boilermaker jobs across Texas.
- Active journeyman boilermaker card through a Texas-affiliated JATC or equivalent trade certification
- Demonstrated experience with pressure vessel fabrication, repair, or installation per ASME code
- Proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, or FCAW welding processes with supporting certifications
- Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, P&IDs, and fabrication drawings
- Physical ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme Texas heat conditions
- Valid TWIC card preferred for Gulf Coast refinery and LNG terminal site access
Boilermaker Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a boilermaker in Texas?
The standard path in Texas is completing a formal apprenticeship through a local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, which combines on-the-job hours with classroom instruction. Texas does not issue a separate state license for boilermakers, but employers require a journeyman card as proof of trade qualification. Community colleges across the Gulf Coast region also offer welding and industrial pipefitting programs that provide a competitive foundation.
How much do boilermakers make in Texas?
Boilermakers in Texas earn a median of about $75,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,610 for the lowest 10% to over $100,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire boilermakers in Texas?
Employers hiring boilermakers in Texas right now include Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Gulf Coast refineries, chemical plants, and power facilities means many of these employers staff boilermakers year-round, with additional surge hiring during planned plant turnarounds and outages.
Which Texas cities have the most boilermaker jobs?
Odessa, Franklin, and Tatum consistently post the most boilermaker openings in Texas. Houston and Beaumont lead because of the Gulf Coast's refinery corridor and petrochemical complex, where continuous maintenance and large-scale turnaround projects drive steady demand, while Corpus Christi draws significant work from its port-adjacent LNG export facilities and industrial construction activity.
Are there remote boilermaker jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Boilermaking is a hands-on trade requiring direct work on pressure vessels, industrial boilers, and plant equipment, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 0% of boilermaker openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those are almost exclusively estimating, project coordination, or technical consulting roles rather than field craft positions.
How can I get hired as a boilermaker in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying to a pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program through a local Boilermakers union hall, particularly those affiliated with Gulf Coast training centers near Houston or Beaumont. Candidates who come in with a welding certificate from a Texas community college, such as San Jacinto College or Lee College, have a clear advantage in the application process. Entry-level helper and industrial maintenance assistant roles at refinery contractors also serve as a common lateral path into full boilermaker work.
Where can I find and apply to boilermaker jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to boilermaker jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings at employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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