Offshore Combo Welder

Offshore Combo Welder

Gulf Island Houma, Louisiana, United States

Description:

Main

Purpose:

To perform job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of structural/piping materials per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. The Welder’s job duties are to properly weld structure or pipe to construct a drilling deck. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.

Essential Functions:

• Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes
• Perform welding processes assigned for structural, pipe, and welding projects
• Pass required welding test per AWS D1.1 latest edition, ASME section IX, and API 1104
• Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures
• Perform welding assignments safely and efficiently, always practicing safety
• Operate appropriate hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
• Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and other alloys
• Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or any thickness of metals
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of welding techniques
• Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material
• Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural and pipes of various metals and alloys
• Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural items
• Be able to weld structure (beams, grating, stairways) and pipe
• Assist with building a scaffold to access all areas on structure, pipe, or deck
• Pull up leads to weld on deck
• Transport welding equipment in the yard to the work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
• Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping - These physical requirements are essential job functions
• Pushing and Pulling- These physical requirements are essential job functions
• Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements
• Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently
• Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Must pass a practical welding test: WPS 362 6GR SMAW and WPS 419 6G SMAW
• 2+ years experience in Structural and Pipe Welding
• Ability to operate diesel welding machines and trouble shoot
• Willing to assist with non-welding duties, like Rigging
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• TWIC card
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• Experience with 6GR
  -FCAW
• 3+ years prior offshore experience, with one year within the last six months

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Welders must know and use: welding machines, man lifts, chipping & grinding equipment, cutting torches, welding leads, welding whips, and welding guns.
• All appropriate safety equipment used to perform their everyday welding duties (welding shields, goggles, hard hats, etc.)

Environmental Conditions:

• 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors.
• Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.
• May also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time…