Welder II

Position Summary

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 for up to 75% of the year.

• 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of 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.

• Experience working in marine or naval environments.
• 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.
• Experience mentoring or leading others.

• Ability to work independently and perform with some oversight.
• Detail‑oriented.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, 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.

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows:

• Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%.
• Noise is over 85 decibels.
• Light is intense or glare.
• Occasional exposure to open fire, flames, sparks.
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Includes exposure to contaminants.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures.
• Includes exposure to sound and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people.
• Requires working indoors in non‑controlled environmental conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is considered MEDIUM work.

• Lift 20–50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach or back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences.
• Wear PPE for skin protection.

• Lift 10–25 pounds.
• Climb stairs or ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift or carry objects.
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward or flexed, head tilted or rotated, work with arms extended overhead.
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non‑merit factors.