Offshore Container Structural Welder

Equipment Management Services, LLC; Ferris (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Management Services, LLC is seeking a skilled Welder for our offshore container depot repair facility. You will perform structural welding and metalwork on damaged intermodal containers to ISO and IICL standards, ensuring container integrity and safety.

The role requires MIG, TIG, and arc welding proficiency, reading repair estimates and drawings, adherence to offshore safety and PPE, and ability to work in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy industrial, maritime, or container repair environments.
• Proficiency with SMAW, FCAW, and MIG welding techniques.
• Valid welding certification(s) such as AWS or ASME.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs (MIG, TIG, arc) on steel and aluminum container units, frames, doors, floors, and corner castings.
• Conduct structural repairs and modifications in accordance with IICL, ISO, and depot repair standards.
• Use cutting torches, grinders, and other fabrication tools to remove damaged parts and prepare surfaces for welding.
• Read and interpret repair estimates, work orders, technical drawings, and container damage reports.
• Work closely with container inspectors and supervisors to ensure repairs meet quality and safety criteria.
• Maintain a clean and organized welding bay and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Perform pre- and post-weld inspections to ensure repair accuracy and container readiness for use.
• Maintain logs of work performed and complete repair documentation for reporting and auditing.
• Comply with offshore and workshop safety protocols, including confined space and hot work procedures.
• Participate in daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and equipment maintenance checks.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading blueprints

Safety conscious

Education

AWS/ASME welding certification

Tools

SMAW (stick)

FCAW (flux core)

MIG welding

Cutting torches

Job description

Equipment Management Services, LLC is seeking a skilled Welder for our offshore container depot repair facility. You will perform structural welding and metalwork on damaged intermodal containers to ISO and IICL standards, ensuring container integrity and safety.

The role requires MIG, TIG, and arc welding proficiency, reading repair estimates and drawings, adherence to offshore safety and PPE, and ability to work in a challenging environment.