Pipe Welder

Venture Dynamics • Norfolk, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is seeking skilled Pipe Welders to perform high-quality pipe welding aboard Navy and commercial vessels. This role supports ship repair, system renewal, and mechanical modification work through welding of shipboard piping systems in active shipyard and shipboard environments. Pipe Welders must be capable of producing sound, code-compliant welds in restricted positions while meeting NAVSEA and OSHA Maritime requirements. Per diem may be available depending on contract requirements and travel distance. Responsibilities Perform pipe welding using GTAW and SMAW processes in all positions, including restricted-access configurations Weld copper-nickel (CuNi), stainless steel, and carbon steel piping systems Weld butt joints, socket welds, flanges, reducers, tees, and specialty fittings Execute weld preparation including beveling, cleaning, grinding, and joint alignment for quality root and fill passes Follow approved drawings, weld symbols, procedures, and specifications to meet NAVSEA and customer requirements Read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe routing diagrams Support piping system installation, renewal, and modification work. Will Work in Pipe Shop 1st shift 6am start 8,10 or 12 hr. shift (only 1st shift) Must be able to pass 6-G Carbon Steel Stick (primary), 6-G CuNi Tig.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of ship repair or marine pipe welding experience
• Proficiency performing GTAW and SMAW pipe welding on CuNi, stainless steel, and carbon steel
• Ability to pass NAVSEA or customer-required weld tests applicable to shipboard pipe welding
• Strong understanding of pipe joint fit-up, weld preparation, and distortion control
• Ability to read and interpret pipe drawings, weld symbols, and isometric layouts
• Firewatch trained, or ability to obtain firewatch training, in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-70 or OSHA 29 CFR 1915.504
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening per customer requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain required base access credentials, including DBIDS

Nice To Haves

• NAVSEA pipe welding certifications
• Experience welding shipboard systems such as seawater, potable water, fuel, hydraulic, or chill water piping
• Experience performing complex pipe renewals or restricted-access shipboard welds
• OSHA 10 Maritime certification

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe welding using GTAW and SMAW processes in all positions, including restricted-access configurations
• Weld copper-nickel (CuNi), stainless steel, and carbon steel piping systems
• Weld butt joints, socket welds, flanges, reducers, tees, and specialty fittings
• Execute weld preparation including beveling, cleaning, grinding, and joint alignment for quality root and fill passes
• Follow approved drawings, weld symbols, procedures, and specifications to meet NAVSEA and customer requirements
• Read and interpret isometric drawings, P&IDs, and pipe routing diagrams
• Support piping system installation, renewal, and modification work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed