Senior Marine GTAW Pipe Welder (1st Class)

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Pay for Skills

Cutting-Edge Projects

Positive Work Environment & Company 0?

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a Pipe Welder with at least 5 years of marine experience or 3 years of continuous company service in a similar position.

You will prepare and weld pipe and fittings according to construction drawings and technical guidance documents. Must hold SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW or SAW certifications, be able to work in confined spaces and at elevations, read and interpret drawings, and operate automated welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets construction drawings or guidance documents.
• Operates automated welding equipment.
• May perform pipe hydro/air testing and post-process cleanliness functions like pipe flushing.
• Familiar with standard marine practices and construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Sets up tools and equipment to weld piping systems.
• Welds pipe joints and fittings after pipe fitter makes up sections.
• Performs welding procedures per drawings and company procedures.
• Ensures welds pass post-process testing and performs repairs as required.
• Minimizes rework or post-process effort.
• Provides guidance to subordinate craftsmen as needed.
• Follows company safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Skills

Read drawings/Guidance documents

Operate automated welding equipment

Post-process testing & pipe flushing

Marine practice knowledge

Tools

SMAW Certification

GMAW Certification

GTAW Certification

FCAW Certification

SAW Certification

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Lockport, LA is seeking a Pipe Welder with at least 5 years of marine experience or 3 years of continuous company service in a similar position.

You will prepare and weld pipe and fittings according to construction drawings and technical guidance documents. Must hold SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW or SAW certifications, be able to work in confined spaces and at elevations, read and interpret drawings, and operate automated welding equipment.