Offshore Shipyard Welder — Travel Required

Edison Chouest Offshore; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Chouest Offshore in Houma, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Welder to join their shipyard operations. This role involves welding structural components and requires expertise in various welding types, including stick and flux-cored welding.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on welding experience and must demonstrate proficiency through company-specified tests. Responsibilities also include reading blueprints, cutting metal, and ensuring welds conform to specifications.

Travel to other shipyards may be required, and physical demands will include heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of welding experience required.
• Must pass company-specific performance tests for various welding types.
• Experience welding with 100% CO₂ and working with 1" plate required.

Responsibilities

• Determines proper weld procedures using blueprints or instructions.
• Welds in various positions and inspects welds for specifications.
• Cuts metal and clamps workpieces for assembly.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric arc welding equipment

Hand torch

Job description

Edison Chouest Offshore in Houma, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Welder to join their shipyard operations. This role involves welding structural components and requires expertise in various welding types, including stick and flux-cored welding.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of hands-on welding experience and must demonstrate proficiency through company-specified tests. Responsibilities also include reading blueprints, cutting metal, and ensuring welds conform to specifications.

Travel to other shipyards may be required, and physical demands will include heavy lifting.