TIG & ARC WELDER
Job Description
TIG & ARC Welder – Oil & Gas Job Review
💼 Role Type
Industry: Oil & Gas (Onshore/Offshore Projects)
Work includes:
Pressure vessels
Chemical skids & dosing pumps
Storage tanks
Metering systems
👉 This is heavy industrial + high-risk welding, not regular fabrication
🎯 Requirements
8+ years experience (minimum)
Strong TIG + ARC welding skills
Knowledge of:
Oil & Gas equipment
Skid packages
Pressure systems
👉 This is expert-level job
💰 Salary Reality Check
Offered: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000
Experience required: 8–10 years
⚠️ Problem:
For Oil & Gas + 8+ yrs → this salary is LOW ❌
Market expectation:
₹35K – ₹60K (India)
₹80K+ (Abroad projects)
👍 Good Points
Experience in Oil & Gas → high-value skill
Exposure to:
Pressure vessels
Industrial systems
Can boost future opportunities (especially abroad)
⚠️ Concerns
Salary not matching experience
Possibly heavy workload
Might expect long hours / site work