Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the job Offshore Rig Welder - Offshore
Job Title:
Offshore Rig Welder
Location:
Offshore Oil & Gas Rigs (Platforms, Drillships, FPSOs)
Employment Type:
Rotational (e.g., 28 days on/28 days off)
Certifications
Required:
- AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) or ASME Section IX (Pressure Vessels/Piping)
- Offshore-Specific Certs:
- BOSIET/FOET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction)
- HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
- OGUK/UKOOA Medical Fitness
- Confined Space Entry (if applicable)
Weld high-stress components (e.g., risers, pipelines, rig structural supports) under variable weather/sea conditions.
Adhere to offshore safety protocols (e.g., PTW systems, gas testing, H2S awareness).
Act as part of the rigs emergency team for urgent repairs (e.g., blowout preventer leaks).
Work in confined spaces (e.g., ballast tanks, leg columns) with limited ventilation.
- 5+ years welding experience (preferably in oil/gas).
- Offshore survival training (non-negotiable).
- Ability to pass random drug/alcohol tests (rig policy).
- Training Reimbursements (Employer responsibility when expire on job).
- Insurance Coverage (Employer responsibility).
Offshore welders must prioritize adaptability, safety, and teamwork over speed; errors can escalate catastrophically in remote locations.
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