Pipeliners Local 798 Apprenticeship – Tulsa
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Pipeliners Local 798 Apprenticeship – Tulsa, OK
Program Information
Pipeliners Local 798 offers a unique and highly specialized apprenticeship focused on pipeline welding and fabrication for oil and gas transmission. This elite training program produces top-tier welders who work across the nation constructing and maintaining vital pipeline infrastructure. Apprentices are trained in advanced welding processes such as SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), and downhill welding, with strict adherence to X-ray quality weld standards.
The program goes beyond welding techniques by incorporating training in blueprint reading, pipe fitting, safety procedures, and jobsite professionalism. Participants receive hands-on instruction in a real-world training yard and through partnerships with active contractors working on major energy projects. Local 798 has a strong national reputation and offers graduates exceptional earning potential and mobility across the U.S. energy sector.
Program Length
This is an intensive three-year program requiring 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with approximately 400 hours of classroom instruction. Most instruction is held at the Tulsa training center.
Programs Offered
- Pipeline Welding Apprenticeship
- Pipe Fitting & Fabrication
- Pipeline Maintenance & Repair
Certifications & Career Opportunities
Graduates are certified in multiple welding processes, including API 1104, and are eligible for work as union journeymen on major pipeline jobs across the country. Career paths include traveling pipeline welder, fabrication shop foreman, inspector, and project superintendent.
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years old
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
- High school diploma or GED
- Pass weld test and drug screening
Compensation & Benefits
Apprentices can expect to earn 60% of journeyman wages at entry, with fast wage growth and potential for six-figure incomes after graduation. Includes full union benefits such as healthcare, pension, annuity, and travel allowances.
Apprenticeship Cost & Career Outlook
This is a Registered Apprenticeship Program — meaning you will earn while you learn.
- Paid on-the-job training with increasing wages
- Classroom or technical instruction provided by the program
- No tuition costs — apprentices are paid during training
- Nationally recognized credential upon completion
Because apprenticeships are managed through the U.S. Department of Labor, College Scorecard data for tuition and earnings does not apply. Apprenticeships provide real-world experience and a direct path to journeyman-level wages without student debt.