Welder

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC Job Summary

The Repair Field welder will perform duties in a safe manner, to include, but not limited to various barge repairs and welding as determined from inspections.

• Is safety minded and pushes safety throughout the shop.
• Ensures all employees are compliant with all safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Is a qualified welder per VLS welding procedures.
• Able to set welding machine for proper use and welds in all positions.
• Fits and fabricates materials for cars or special projects.
• Completes welding on critical jobs such as tank shell material, draft sill, and tank attachments.
• Is qualified to weld barge inserts or cracks and all welds shall consistently pass USCG regulations.
• Shows ability to supervise and assist in directing employees and workflow.
• Continuously completes tasks in the specified amount of time.
• Assist supervisor and/or leadmen in training and direction of assigned subordinates.
• Instructs others in welding techniques and safety.
• Completes welding requirements on critical jobs such as center filler, center sill and draft sill.
• Examines welding for bead size and other specifications.
• Cleans or degreases welding joint or workpiece.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes.
• Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Understands and complies with all safety regulations.
• Has a basic understanding of the USCG regulations, customer requirements and VLS requirements as they pertain to repairs for Barges.
• Has the ability to travel to all Marine locations.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – based on each employee’s needs, with high quality, low‑premium plans, including a concierge service and 2nd MD offering.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) – employer contributions to all HSA accounts.
• Time Off – 11 company‑paid holidays, plus paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 confidential counseling for employees and dependents.
• Telemedicine – free virtual visits by licensed practitioners anytime, any day including holidays.

• Financial and Retirement Planning:
• 401(k) – generous matching program after 90 days, up to 5% of pay, 100% vested immediately.
• Life and Disability Insurance – employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability for full‑time employees.
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans – optional coverage for life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident.
• Rewards and Recognition Programs – celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and milestones.
• Financial Planning – free one‑on‑one sessions with a certified financial planner/coach.
• Employee Discount Program – savings on everyday goods and services across the US.

EEO is the Law.