Welder I $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Job Description

Welders at Oceaneering's Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA perform various welding processes to repair, modify and install various pipes, structures, foundations and fittings associated with shipboard hydraulic, pneumatic and water systems. Welders must be able to select proper materials and follow requirements to perform welding functions. This role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards, good housekeeping skills, and a high level of critical thinking and reading comprehension. This role may require overtime and/or the ability to travel domestically and overseas up to 75% of the year.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Responsibilities

• Requires constant supervision/oversight. Has knowledge of the trade qualifications and performs as an entry level Welder.
• Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, adjustment, and operation of various welding equipment and hand tools used in the trade.
• Select welding filler material, joint design and proper heat ranges as directed by Technical Work Documents.
• Occasionally:
• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces , kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
  
  

Frequently

Lift 10-25 pounds

• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
• Operate a motor vehicle
  
  

Constantly

• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection
  
  

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass knowledge and practical skills tests.
• Must qualify as a Welder/Workmanship Inspector in accordance with OII Process Instructions and welding procedures.
• Ability to obtain Deep Submergence Systems & SUBSAFE qualifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  
  

Desired

• Experience working in an industrial environment, preferably in shipbuilding.
• Apprenticeship Diploma or additional vocational courses/technical school and/or military or civilian experience with welding operations in a repair department or shipyard or fabrication shop.
  
  

About Us

Oceaneering began in 1964 as a Gulf of Mexico-based diving company called World Wide Divers. Today, we are a leading global provider of engineered products and services to several industries, including energy, defense, aerospace, entertainment/theme parks, materials handling, and science and research.

We thrive by creating industry-changing technically creative solutions for the most complex operational challenges under water, on land, and in space.

At Oceaneering, we believe in managing our business in a way that promotes safety and health, the environment, and strong ethics, while supporting the communities in which we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

About The Team

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DDS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.