Welder II $3,000 Sign on Bonus

About the role

The Welder II supports marine and shipboard operations at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. This role requires 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and/or 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum two (2) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and/or 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.

Qualifications

Desired experience includes working in a 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, and experience mentoring or leading others.

Skills

Ability to work independently and perform with some oversight, detail-oriented.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which 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.

Pay

Compensation: $28 - $34/Hr

Schedule

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS and may require overtime and travel up to 75% of the year.

Working Conditions

This position is characterized by frequent working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment, humidity above 90%, noise over 85 decibels, intense/glare light, occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks, frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases, and working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands of this position include occasional frequent constant lifting, working in confined spaces, kneeling, jumping, running, crawling, and using repetitive movements of the arms and hands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.