Shipyard Pipe Welder

Gulf Marine Repair•Tampa, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipyard Pipe Welder is responsible for performing welding in various positions on different pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes. This role involves collaborating with supervisors and pipe fitters to resolve design issues, system failures, and equipment malfunctions. The welder will also be involved in the repair and maintenance of valves, sanitary systems, fresh/potable water systems, and engine cooling systems aboard vessels. Additionally, the position requires assessing and repairing various other pieces of equipment as needed.

Requirements

Successfully pass a 6GR Pipe Welding Test using SMAW and FCAW.
Stainless Steel 6GR Pipe Welding Test will be SMAW.
Follows ABS / USCG pipe welding and fitting requirements.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Two (2) years of pipe welding experience.
Must have tools; employer does not provide tools.

Nice To Haves

Shipyard Experience is preferred.
Assist in all types of valve, reach rod, heat exchanger or other miscellaneous mechanical work.
Will work independently with minimal supervision.
Conflict management, leadership, teambuilding and time management skills will be used.
Attention to detail, organizational, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking and decision making skills will be used.
Local candidates preferred, as relocation expenses are NOT covered.

Responsibilities

Welding in and out of position on various pipe configurations using SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
Working closely with supervisors and pipe fitters to provide solutions to design deficiencies, system breakdowns, equipment malfunctions and other repair situations.
Tearing down, repairing, repacking, and reassembling valves in place.
Assessing and repairing reach-rods, deck actuators, valve handles, valve bodies and bonnets.
Repairing sanitary systems aboard vessels.
Working with systems aboard vessels for fresh/potable water.
Working with engine cooling systems.
Repairing or renewing various other pieces of equipment as warranted.