Building and Maintaining Critical Pipeline Infrastructure
Pipeliners
United Association (UA) pipeliners are the skilled professionals responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing the pipelines that deliver energy and resources across the United States and Canada.
Our members play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of oil, natural gas, and other essential materials, supporting the backbone of North America’s energy infrastructure.
What Do UA Pipeliners Do?
UA pipeliners specialize in:
Pipeline Construction
Welding, assembling, and installing large-diameter pipelines for oil, natural gas, and other critical resources.
Specialty Welding
Performing precision welding and joining of pipe segments, including high-pressure and specialty materials.
Maintenance and Repair
Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipelines to ensure safety, prevent leaks, and extend system life.
Support Services
Providing experienced journeymen spacers and helpers for large-scale pipeline projects.
Integrity and Safety Compliance
Conducting rigorous testing, quality control, and adherence to strict federal, state, and provincial safety standards.
UA pipeliners are trained to work in challenging environments—whether it’s cross-country terrain, urban areas, or remote locations—using advanced technology and industry-leading practices.
UA Pipeliners Are Trusted to Work in a Wide Range of Industries
Industries we serve
UA pipeliners support a broad range of industries, including:
- Oil and Gas: Construction and maintenance of transmission pipelines, gathering systems, and distribution networks.
- Energy and Utilities: Supporting infrastructure for power generation, renewable energy, and utility services.
- Industrial and Manufacturing: Providing piping solutions for refineries, processing plants, and storage facilities.
UA pipeliners are trusted partners for energy companies, contractors, and government agencies, ensuring the safe delivery of resources that power homes, businesses, and entire communities.
Discover the Advantage of a Career as a Pipeliner
Why choose a career as a UA pipeliner?
There are many reasons to begin a career, including:
Growing Need
As energy demands increase and infrastructure ages, skilled pipeliners are more essential than ever.
Excellent Wages and Benefits
UA pipeliners earn industry-leading pay, full-family healthcare, and robust retirement benefits.
Job Security
Pipeline projects are ongoing and year-round, providing stable, high-demand careers across North America.
Advanced Training
The UA apprenticeship program and ongoing journeyman upgrade classes keep pipeliners at the forefront of safety, technology, and industry regulations.
Begin Your Journey to a Brighter Future
Start your career as a UA pipeliner
UA Registered Apprenticeship Programs offer a direct path to a rewarding, high-demand career in pipeline construction and maintenance. As a UA apprentice, you will:
- Earn While You Learn
Get paid from Day One, with no student debt. - Receive World-Class Training
Learn from industry leaders in state-of-the-art training facilities. - Gain Nationally Recognized Credentials
UA journeymen develop in-demand skills and gain certifications respected across North America. - Access Career Advancement Opportunities
From apprentice to journeyman and beyond.
Take the first step toward a stable, well-paying career that keeps North America moving.
Join the UA
Are you looking to begin a new career as an apprentice? Are you an experienced tradesperson searching for a brighter future?
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