Pipeline Weld Testing What To Expect 

Keep pushing the enthusiasm Jacob.

Good video buddy an that is right on what you said. Got me a new an bigger welding rig an now I got to put it to work.

Man the more I watch your videos the more impressed I am. You're wise beyond your years brother and people's lives are being changed by your guidance and wisdom. Rock on bro

Well said, I've been welding for 21 years and still remember the1st test I busted out on.It was with solar flux on 2" sch 40 stainless. It was heart breaking to say the least but I kept my head up. Still welding and still working. Don't give up!!!

Anytime i fail i hear Jacob saying "KEEP. GOING." great video, gunna start helping this month

My daddy a native-american welder here in Utah. I love jacob schifeild being a fire witch for my dad makes me wanna be like him. Watching this videos make be wanna get going.

Life is scary boys/girls. But usually the most successful people are the ones who can control thier fear. Doesn't mean there not scared, just know how to process it. Jake i wish you woulda started these videos 5 years ago lol woulda given me a heads up on what to expect and how to do it. Stay safe guys and keep on keepin on.

We used to boon dock camp when jobs would first start till we got a check. We didnt have a lot of travel money, especially coming off of a long job slump. But yo just do what you have to do. Truck stop showers in the winter, water truck bath is the summer till you get paid.

Great video Jacob that is so true you almost need to bring another pair of britches

Just passed my first welding test 7018 vertical up on 1 inch plate qualifys unlimited thickness also got my first welding job which is basically a paid internship. The videos help a lot. Thanks a lot On to the 4g and 6g next

Thank you this video jacob. I appreciate the most detailed as possible explanation of what to expect on the first test. I will soon feel this feeling as im shooting to test the start of the year.

I took my first test a few months ago. If the inspec wasn’t lenient, I would’ve busted. He was old school. I had one side on my branch that had a little slag in it. Everything else was mint, it was probably the best bead I’d ever ran on the bell-hole. He told me the only way I was going to learn was to get out there and weld. He said he could tell I knew what i was doing, I just needed experience, so he gave me my papers👍🏼 I’m glad too because I worked my tail off practicing and rigging up!!

Words of the wise! Thanks for putting it in perspective

love these videos guys, going through school now at Tulsa Welding School to get out and get to work. thanks for the motivation

She’s like who are all these friends your talking about 🤔🤔🤔 😂😂😂

Well said every time I test out I get anxious . Just keep your cool and do what you know how to do .

best video i have seen yet it was the same for me getting into a shop now i want to do pipe line welding and i know iam going to so freaking nerves on my first pipe test ty for the reminder

I remember my first test like it was three months ago.. 2" 6g downhill and 12" 6g downhill. Nervous as hell because I went as a helper the day before, saw four seasoned professionals bust on the 2" visual. And I'm there, 18 year old kid, fresh out of high school, annoyed management until they would send me. Threw my $800 '88 Blackface on a company rig. Passed the 2" visual, even with BT on the hot I had to repair. Cut straps, bent perfectly. Welded 12", two bead cap. Bend the 12" and on my last strap some slag popped out but inspector said it was well without allowance (he was inspecting to ASME sec IX). Told me I was the youngest man he's ever had take the test, let alone pass it. I swear that was the best day of my life. You could punch me in the face and I'd still smile.

As Joe Dirt would say, “keep on keepin on!”

Keep on pushing no matter what Those the nerves and anxiety are no joke

Great video thnx brotha

Another thing is if your going 1000 miles to a job to test have a second or even a third place to go to if you bust the first test or get run off or drag up. Always have a second or third option. If you do get hired then don't let it go to your head,be some what humble and watch and learn from the old guys and show those old guys respect. They will help you more than you know because they have been in the same place your at and some old guy helped them.

A lot of the times it's who u know or who u blow. Anybody can blow out on a weld. Even old welders. Especially if x-rayed . You got good days and you got bad ones. Just don't give up

Will you always have to take a branch test ?? And if your not to good at reading blue prints will that hold you back ?? If a person has only done welding and not much fitting how difficult will it be on that person to break out as a rig welder ??? By the way very good vids you make you are by far one of the most honest people on RU-vid

Been doing this for years... still hate test day... lol

Great topic man i took my first test last friday it was 6” sch. 80 6g It was for a single hand spot. I didnt have any tools with me to my name. After i cut and cleaned my coupon up and started to fit up i knew i was in bad shape cause the faces were wavy as could be but i took my time rotating getting them close as possible hi-lo was good so i burned my tacks in and set up. Adter i got my root in and inspected it, it looked good i though i was home free, layed in my hot cleaned it and was off to the races, till i layed the 1/8th lh well that was one for the scrap pile but i do not plan on giving up

Thanks man

Here is something else to think bout fellas even those seasoned hands.....we started in the same place as you. Some guys forget from time to time. But we did most hands don't mind helping or giving pointers just as long as your not a dip shit.

Heck ya, this video was kick pants! This has me excited!! I can mirror this to my pro rodeoing so much. The nerves and anxiety can def be on your side if you translate them the right way. Anyone who has rode bovine and said they didn't have nerves and fear was a lying dog. The welding side is new to me. So I'm having nerves I haven't had in a long while!

That's the way she goes....every job you go to ,new job test . A welder is never good enough. Hah I wish I only had 20grand tied up . Some guys puke on test day , alot on the line for a rig welder . Not for the faint of heart being a welder. Everyone wonders why welders are drunks

You are so right on and any welder says he never busted a test is full of shit keep up the good positive attitude

Can you do a video on owning your own welding rig vs not having your own truck. Have you worked on a pipeline job without your own truck?

amen

10 hrs for 4 welds? That's kinda long.... totally agree with everything you said though...

For the jobs like you are on right now. Do you have to find your own helper or will they hire someone for you once you have passed the weld test ?

its called DRAGGIN UP

When you go to test, do you know if you’ll be going to the fire line or the fab side? Or is that something you find out after passing the test?

Is all the welding smaw? is there and gtaw work in this field?

😂 was trying to retire on that first test huh. when you were practicing before that first test how long did it take ya to do a bell hole an branch? few hours?

Man you’re hitting home! Had my first job yesterday and feeling this! Thank you so much for this!

so you keep talking about the rates for welders and truck what kind of insurance do you have to have to be eligible to work for these customers

Piss test scares me lol. I pass. I don't smoke but the chance of one being wrong scares me lol. What scares me is when I get my 6g and find work.

I think that's awesome that your wife's in the new beside you on my very first comment

My blood pressure just shot up 20

Hi Jake, thanks for all the great advice and motivation. I've been working as a single hand and really want to get into the oilfield. I know the welding style is different and I'd love to get started as a helper. Should I be trying to contact other welders or companies directly to find a helpers position? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, David.

Good morning guys