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About

Built for the Field.
Backed by Experience.

Big Prairie Pipeline is an Ohio-based welding and pipeline contractor serving the energy, utility, and infrastructure sectors. Our focus is on providing clean, code-compliant welding services with the mobility, manpower, and experience to handle complex jobs in the field. We are also licensed to operate in West Virginia, though we do not currently have a physical shop location in the state.

We’re a crew-first company, focused on doing things right, working safely, and getting the job done with no excuses.

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josh ETZWILER
OWNER
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Josh Etzwiler
OWNER

Josh lives in Big Prairie with his wife Pam. Married since 2015, they have two sons, Wiley and Mason, and a beloved family pet named Bubby. When he’s not working, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and investing in their growing business.

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jesse ETZWILER
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Kara Barnes
CEO
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the brothers
behind the business

Josh started J+J Welding in 2016, launching a lifelong dream to own his own company and do what he knows best. In 2020, his brother Jesse—also an experienced welder—joined him, forming a dynamic duo rooted in skill and hard work. A year later, Josh’s wife Pam came on board as a partner, strengthening the family foundation behind the business.

In 2022, Josh and Jesse expanded their vision and founded Big Prairie Pipeline. Together, they bring over 40 years of combined experience to the field, leading with grit, precision, and a deep understanding of the work.

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OUR MISSION

To provide safe, high-quality pipeline and welding services with speed, integrity, and unmatched attention to detail.

OUR VISION

To be Ohio’s most trusted pipeline contractor—delivering safe, spec-perfect work on every project, large or small.

Why Choose Big Prairie Pipeline?

  • Certified professionals with industry-recognized welding credentials
  • Fully unionized workforce — LIUNA and Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18
  • Compliant with rigorous third-party safety and training standards
  • Local union crews familiar with Ohio terrain and worksite conditions
  • Licensed and trusted across both Ohio and West Virginia
  • Equipped for efficient deployment in remote, rural, or urban environments

TRUSTED ACROSS OHIO & WEST VIRGINIA

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Union Partnership

We’re proud to work with trusted partners who share our standards for safety and quality.

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Let's Get Started

Tell us about your project and we’ll get it moving.

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