Offshore Combo Welder

Gulf Island•Houma, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of structural/piping materials per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. The Welder’s job duties are to properly weld structure or pipe to construct a drilling deck. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Requirements

Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions
Pushing and Pulling- These physical requirements are essential job functions
Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements
Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement
Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently
Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds
Must pass a practical welding test: WPS 362 6GR SMAW and WPS 419 6G SMAW
2+ years experience in Structural and Pipe Welding
Ability to operate diesel welding machines and trouble shoot
Willing to assist with non-welding duties, like Rigging
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
TWIC card
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with 6GR -FCAW
3+ years prior offshore experience, with one year within the last six months

Responsibilities

Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes
Perform welding processes assigned for structural, pipe, and welding projects
Pass required welding test per AWS D1.1 latest edition, ASME section IX, and API 1104
Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures
Perform welding assignments safely and efficiently, always practicing safety
Operate appropriate hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and other alloys
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or any thickness of metals
Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of welding techniques
Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames
Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material
Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural and pipes of various metals and alloys
Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural items
Be able to weld structure (beams, grating, stairways) and pipe
Assist with building a scaffold to access all areas on structure, pipe, or deck
Pull up leads to weld on deck
Transport welding equipment in the yard to the work area
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor