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Welder Lead

PROPULSION CONTROLS ENGINEERING LLC
SAN DIEGO, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value
 

Propulsion Controls Engineering has an open position for a Welder Lead, with a minimum of six years marine and/or shipyard experience. PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor.  PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

Welder Lead Job Summary:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up work sites for hot work, hot work chits, gas free certifications and fire watch coordination. Determines material requirements for repairs. Reads and works from basic work specifications and drawings. Manages welders and fitters to accomplish the scope of work provided, meet schedule deadlines, and comply with safety requirements. Inspects welder fit up prior to welding, documents fit up on the inspection log, coordinates NDT inspections with QA, accomplish 009-06 inspections, submits Inspection deficiency reports and conditions found reports. Obtain welding qualifications to include GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, BRAZE, and LOKRING.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:

  • High School or equivalent level preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a welder/fitter within the marine and/or shipyard industry.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and safety standards and requirements for hot work including: Marine Chemist Certifications, Shipyard Competent Person updates, Gas Free Work Scopes and Hot Work Permits.
  • Must be proficient in blueprint reading.
  • Must be proficient in 4E specifications.
  • Possess knowledge of MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-1689, Tech pub-278,
  • Posses various welding qualifications.
  • Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
  • Demonstrate conflict resolution capabilities.
  • Possess general computer skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity) 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
  • Career development opportunities

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.



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