Industrial construction, shutdown, LNG, data center, and heavy-industry projects continue to create opportunities for traveling craft workers across the United States. This week’s Næxon Career roundup focuses on pipefitter opportunities advertising competitive hourly rates, per diem, overtime, or significant project duration.

Job availability, pay, per diem, schedules, start dates, and project duration can change quickly. Always confirm the complete employment package directly with the hiring company before traveling, resigning from another position, or making lodging arrangements.

1. Trillium Construction — Journeyman Pipefitters

Position: Journeyman Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Pay: $55.02/hr prevailing wage
Per Diem: $185/day
Schedule: Monday–Saturday, approximately 12-hour shifts
Project Type: Industrial Construction
Work: Carbon steel piping, including large-bore pipe
Requirements: New Mexico journeyman/JPF credential, OSHA 10, background check and drug screen
Verified: 09/06/2026

This is one of the strongest traveler packages identified in this week’s roundup. The combination of a $55.02 hourly wage and $185 daily per diem creates a substantial compensation package, particularly when extended workweeks are available.

The New Mexico journeyman credential requirement is important. Travelers should confirm that their licensing or credential status satisfies the project’s requirements before making plans to mobilize.

2. Trillium Construction — Journeyman Pipefitters

Position: Journeyman Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Falmouth, Michigan
Pay: $40/hr
Per Diem: $178/day
Project Type: Heavy Industrial
Work: Carbon steel, stainless steel and HDPE piping
Skills: Isometrics, P&IDs, pipe supports, spool installation, fit-up and pressure-testing support
Verified: 09/06/2026

This opportunity stands out because of the $178 daily per diem combined with a $40 hourly rate. The work also appears well suited to experienced industrial fitters comfortable working from drawings and installing multiple piping materials.

Experience reading isometrics and P&IDs should be particularly valuable for workers considering this project.

3. Power Labor Staffing — Journeyman Pipefitter

Position: Journeyman Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Taylor, Texas
Pay: $49.92/hr
Per Diem: $125/day
Schedule: Approximately 68 hours/week
Duration: Approximately 1 year
Project Type: Industrial Construction
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

For travelers looking for hours and project duration, Taylor is one of the most interesting opportunities in this roundup. Approximately 68 hours per week combined with a reported project duration of roughly one year could make this significantly different from a short turnaround or outage.

Workers considering a long-duration project should verify the overtime structure, per-diem rules and expected schedule before mobilizing.

4. Bechtel — Pipefitter Journeyman

Company: Bechtel
Position: Pipefitter Journeyman
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Port Arthur, Texas
Pay: $33–$37/hr
Per Diem: $100/day
Project Type: Heavy Industrial
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

Port Arthur remains an important Gulf Coast industrial market, with extensive refinery, petrochemical and energy infrastructure throughout the region.

For traveling workers, the hourly rate should be considered alongside the project’s schedule, overtime availability, per-diem requirements and expected duration.

5. Trillium Construction — Industrial Pipefitters

Position: Journeyman Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: White, Georgia
Pay: $38/hr
Per Diem: $100/day
Project Type: Heavy Industrial
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

This is another option for traveling industrial fitters looking for work in the Southeast. The advertised package combines a $38 hourly rate with $100 daily per diem.

Workers should confirm the expected weekly hours, overtime schedule and anticipated project duration when contacting the recruiter.

6. Graywolf Construction — Pipefitters

Position: Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Cameron, Louisiana
Pay: $39/hr
Per Diem: $105/day
Schedule: Approximately 60 hours/week
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Project Type: LNG
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

This opportunity is particularly notable for workers interested in gaining or expanding LNG construction experience. The reported schedule of approximately 60 hours per week and roughly six months of anticipated work could make it attractive to experienced travelers.

Louisiana’s Gulf Coast continues to be one of the country’s major concentrations of LNG, petrochemical, refinery and industrial construction activity.

7. Trillium Construction — Industrial Pipefitter

Position: Industrial Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: West Monroe / Holly Ridge, Louisiana
Pay: Up to $37/hr
Per Diem: $120/day
Schedule: Minimum 5×10s, with some 6- and 7-day weeks
Duration: Approximately 2 months
Project Type: Data Center / Fabrication
Work: Small-bore carbon steel piping, field routing and ISO sketches
Verified: 09/06/2026

This project is different from the traditional refinery and petrochemical work many traveling pipefitters pursue. The work reportedly focuses heavily on small-bore carbon steel air piping and field routing.

The combination of industrial piping experience and the rapidly expanding data-center construction market could make projects like this increasingly relevant to traveling fitters.

8. American Industrial Construction — Journeyman Pipefitter

Position: Journeyman Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Rome, Georgia
Pay: $34/hr
Per Diem: $200/day
Duration: Approximately 30 days
Project Type: Industrial Construction
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

The hourly wage is lower than several opportunities in this roundup, but the reported $200 daily per diem significantly changes the overall traveler package.

Because the anticipated duration is approximately 30 days, workers should compare the total expected earnings against travel, lodging and the possibility of longer-duration projects elsewhere.

9. The Systems Group — Nucor Shutdown

Position: Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Brandenburg, Kentucky
Pay: $34/hr
Per Diem: $100/day
Project Type: Shutdown
Facility: Nucor-related project
Verified: 09/06/2026

This opportunity is more suited to workers chasing shutdowns rather than long-term construction projects.

Short shutdowns can be attractive when the schedule includes significant overtime, but workers should confirm the number of expected hours, exact start date and anticipated completion date before traveling.

10. Graywolf Construction — Outage Pipefitters

Position: Pipefitter
Trade: Pipefitter
Location: Perdue Hill, Alabama
Pay: $36/hr
Per Diem: $100/day
Duration: Approximately 10 days
Project Type: Pulp & Paper Outage
Hiring: September 2026
Verified: 09/06/2026

This is a short-duration outage rather than a long-term project. Approximately 10 days of work could make it useful for travelers filling a gap between larger shutdowns, turnarounds or construction assignments.

For short outages especially, workers should verify the expected daily hours because overtime can have a major effect on whether traveling to the project makes financial sense.

This Week’s Career Snapshot

The strongest advertised compensation package in this roundup appears to be Santa Teresa, New Mexico at $55.02/hr plus $185/day per diem, although the New Mexico journeyman credential requirement limits who may qualify.

For workers prioritizing hours and duration, the Taylor, Texas opportunity deserves attention. The reported package of $49.92/hr, $125/day per diem, approximately 68 hours per week and roughly one year of anticipated work could produce significantly different total earnings than a short outage.

For workers targeting the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur, Texas and Cameron, Louisiana continue to demonstrate the importance of Texas and Louisiana for industrial craft employment. LNG, refinery, petrochemical and other large industrial projects remain important sources of traveling craft work throughout the region.

The $200/day per diem in Rome, Georgia is also notable. A lower hourly wage does not necessarily mean a weaker traveler package when substantial per diem and overtime are available.

Before You Drag Up

Never compare traveling jobs using the hourly rate alone. Look at the entire package: hourly wage, overtime rules, expected weekly hours, per diem, whether per diem is paid seven days, project duration, lodging costs, travel distance, testing requirements and how quickly the project can realistically put you to work.

A $40/hr job with strong overtime and high per diem can sometimes produce better weekly take-home potential than a higher-paying project with fewer hours.

Most importantly, verify the job before you travel. Confirm the start date, hiring status, orientation requirements, drug testing, credentials, schedule, overtime, per diem eligibility and project duration directly with the employer or authorized recruiter.

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