Offshore Welder

Key Responsibilities

• Use pipe cutting machine, or if unavailable, use beveling machine to cut pipe to the required length.
• Upon completion of every weld, clean and apply stencil/stamp (3/8” from every weld).
• Vessel fabrication/welding requires stenciling every three (3) feet of weld length.
• Communicate with the helper/rigger regarding necessary materials or equipment for each task.
• Align parts using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and heavy hammers.
• Straighten warped or bent parts using sledge, hand torch, straightening press, and push/pull methods.
• Ensure daily submission of accurate oxygen and acetylene bottle counts to offshore management.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with company policies, class requirements, and regulatory laws.
• Maintain accurate inventory of consumables to facilitate repair work, modifications, and general fabrication.
• Perform welding, flame cutting, and associated tasks as required.
• Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints.
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, or other approved methods.
• Ascend/descend stairwells frequently with or without tools and equipment.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Read and understand blueprints and ISOs.
• Demolish and install handrails and grating on platforms.
• Verify all measurements and check for square and level before welding.
• Hang and swing on vertical ropes to/from platform and boat (potential rough seas/wind).
• Ensure all fabricated items are tagged with the correct job number, customer name, and piece number.
• Complete and inspect all weld passes.
• Ensure 100% penetration on all pipe welds, including hydro-welds; structural welds must follow drawings unless otherwise specified.
• Inspect all equipment (welding machine, leads, flux-core box, grinder, etc.) at the start of every shift.
• Climb and work from heights as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years offshore experience.
• Recent offshore experience within the last 4 years.
• Minimum of 2 years experience welding pipe and/or structural on carbon steel.
• Ability to layout, fit, install, and assemble according to plans.
• Familiarity with emergency response/escape and water survival procedures on offshore facilities.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, safe work practices, and client-specific regulatory requirements.
• Makes a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, driving toward the achievement of defined goals.
• Clearly communicate these goals through direct reports, while coaching, mentoring, and empowering others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct periodic quality assessments of HSE processes to enhance personal coaching and mentoring effectiveness and demonstrate ownership in the successful implementation of HSE programs.