Oceaneering
Welder III $3,000 Sign on Bonus
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum five (5) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
- Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and Flux-Cored welding.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience working in marine or naval environment.
- Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems, or other high-consequence quality programs.
- Experience with UT/RT inspection methods.
- Experience with hull penetration, mechanized, and/or automatic welding.
- Experience mentoring or leading others.
Full description
The Welder III supports marine and shipboard operations at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. This role requires advanced welding proficiency, technical judgment, and the ability to perform complex work in high-consequence environments. This role may require overtime. Travel may be required up to 75% of the year.
- Perform advanced welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and Flux-Cored (FCAW) processes.
- Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
- Fabricate and repair structural and piping components.
- Select appropriate materials, joint configurations, and welding parameters.
- Perform welding in confined spaces and elevated positions.
- Meet visual, dimensional, and UT/RT inspection requirements.
- Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior welders.
Required
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum five (5) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
- Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and Flux-Cored welding.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications.
- 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 marine or naval environment.
- Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems, or other high-consequence quality programs.
- Experience with UT/RT inspection methods.
- Experience with hull penetration, mechanized, and/or automatic welding.
- Experience mentoring or leading others.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
- Ability to work independently and perform with little to no oversight.
- Detail-oriented.
Pay Transparency:
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.
Compensation: $32 - $42
Working Conditions
This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows.