Welding Careers in High Demand: Houston

  Pipeline Welding

  • Cost: $5500
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Description: Focused training for high-pressure pipeline construction and repair, covering techniques like SMAW and GTAW.
  • Estimated Starting Pay: $25–$32/hour
  • Job Opportunities: Kinder Morgan, Plains All American Pipeline, and Strike LLC.


  Boilermaker Class

  • Cost: $2979
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Description: Comprehensive boilermaker training, including fabrication, assembly, rigging, and structural welding for boilers, tanks, and pressure systems.
  • Estimated Starting Pay: $22–$30/hour
  • Job Opportunities: Turner Industries, Zachry Group, and Bechtel.


Pipefitting

  • Cost: $2679
  • Duration: 7 Weeks
  • Description: Learn to assemble, install, and repair industrial piping systems used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and HVAC industries.
  • Estimated Starting Pay: $20–$28/hour
  • Job Opportunities: Refineries, power plants, and large construction projects.


  Instrument Technician

  • Cost: $5000
  • Duration: 12 Weeks
  • Description: Training in maintaining and calibrating industrial equipment and systems in manufacturing, oil refineries, and chemical plants.
  • Estimated Starting Pay: $25–$35/hour
  • Job Opportunities: Chevron, Shell, and industrial automation companies.