Senior Marine Pipe Welder — NAVSEA Ship Modernization Expert

Serco Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking experienced Senior Marine Pipe Welders to join the Sea Enterprise III team supporting U.S. Naval ship modernization programs.

The role involves welding, fabrication, and installation of diverse piping systems aboard Navy vessels. Qualified candidates will have at least 8 years of shipboard welding experience, citizenship, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and proficiency in GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of shipboard pipe welding or related industrial welding experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency performing GTAW (TIG) and FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and shipboard piping systems.
• Experience installing MAF Lokring fittings or equivalent mechanical piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret NAVSEA specifications, blueprints, fabrication drawings, work packages, process sheets, and technical manuals.
• Fabricate, fit, modify, repair, and install piping systems aboard U.S. Navy vessels.
• Perform high-quality welding using GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW per NAVSEA standards and Serco procedures.
• Install and maintain MAF Lokring mechanical fittings per manufacturer specs and Navy requirements.
• Perform pipe preparation, fit-up, alignment, welding, inspection, hydrostatic testing support, cutting, grinding, and system restoration.
• Fabricate and install pipe supports, hangers, penetrations, foundations, and shipboard hardware.
• Support production leadership by troubleshooting issues and ensuring quality workmanship.
• Senior personnel mentor junior welders and assist with planning and QA.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Secret clearance eligibility

Leadership experience

NAVSEA standards familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GTAW (TIG)

FCAW (Flux Core)

SMAW (Stick)

GMAW (MIG)

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking experienced Senior Marine Pipe Welders to join the Sea Enterprise III team supporting U.S. Naval ship modernization programs.

The role involves welding, fabrication, and installation of diverse piping systems aboard Navy vessels. Qualified candidates will have at least 8 years of shipboard welding experience, citizenship, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and proficiency in GTAW, FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW. U.S.