Onboard Tanker Fitter: Welding & Maintenance Pro

OSM Thome Limited; United States; Remote; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Thome Limited is seeking a hands-on Fitter for an Oil/Chemical Tanker operating in Canada. You will repair steel, fabricate components, and perform pipe work under the Chief Engineer’s direction.

Requirements include tanker experience, STCW and medical fitness, plus welding and cutting skills. Strong English communication and strict safety discipline are essential for independent work.

Qualifications

• Experience as Fitter on tanker vessels is required.
• STCW certificates and medical fitness for sea service.
• Proven welding and cutting skills (arc, gas, etc.).
• Good English communication skills.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out steel repairs, fabrication and pipe work as instructed by Chief Engineer.
• Maintain and repair deck and engine room structures, ladders, handrails and foundations.
• Assist with welding, cutting and grinding jobs around the vessel.
• Support planned maintenance and dry dock/repair yard jobs when required.
• Follow all safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Maintenance

Safety awareness

English communication

Independent work

Tools

Arc welding

Gas welding

Cutting

Grinding

Job description

OSM Thome Limited is seeking a hands-on Fitter for an Oil/Chemical Tanker operating in Canada. You will repair steel, fabricate components, and perform pipe work under the Chief Engineer’s direction.

Requirements include tanker experience, STCW and medical fitness, plus welding and cutting skills. Strong English communication and strict safety discipline are essential for independent work.