Shipyard Pipe Welder

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

14d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Welder performs pipe welding and repair work aboard vessels and in shipyard settings. The role involves welding various pipe configurations in and out of position using SMAW and FCAW processes, working with supervisors and pipe fitters to address design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, and other repairs. The welder also performs valve and equipment repairs and works on vessel sanitary, potable water, and engine cooling systems. The position requires working independently with minimal supervision and applying pipe welding and fitting requirements established by ABS and the USCG. Work takes place outdoors, in confined spaces, aboard vessels, in the shop, and at other local ports reached by company truck. The role requires 40 or more hours per week. Local candidates are preferred; relocation expenses are not covered.

Requirements

Successfully pass a 6GR pipe welding test using SMAW and FCAW processes.
Pass a stainless-steel 6GR pipe welding test using SMAW.
Follow ABS and USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Have conflict management, leadership, teambuilding, and time management skills.
Apply attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of pipe welding experience.
Must provide own tools; the employer does not provide tools.

Nice To Haves

Shipyard experience is preferred.
Local candidates are preferred; relocation expenses are not covered.

Responsibilities

Weld in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW processes.
Work with supervisors and pipe fitters to develop solutions for design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions, and other repair situations.
Tear down, repair, repack, and reassemble valves in place.
Assess and repair reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies, and bonnets.
Repair sanitary systems aboard vessels.
Work on vessel fresh and potable water systems.
Work on engine cooling systems.
Repair or renew other equipment as warranted.
Assist with valve, reach-rod, heat exchanger, and other miscellaneous mechanical work.