Shipyard Welder: Travel to Offshore Yards

Chouest; Larose (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Chouest Offshore’s North American Shipbuilding affiliate is seeking a Welder to join our shipyard team in Louisiana. You will weld structural components, read blueprints, and follow procedures to ensure joints meet specifications.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of welding experience, be able to pass 3G and 4G groove weld tests, and be prepared to work in varying conditions, including at heights and in remote locations. Travel to other Edison Chouest shipyards may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write alphabetically and numerically.
• 3-5 years of welding experience is required.
• Must be able to pass company specified performance or standards tests (stick/welding types).
• Must pass 3G (Vertical) and 4G (Overhead) groove welding tests.
• Must have experience welding with 100% CO2.

Responsibilities

• Determines proper weld procedure from blueprints, drawings, or instruction.
• Uses electric or fuel burning arc welding equipment.
• Selects electrode wire and sets Amperage/Voltage.
• Strikes arc to deposit metal and join components.
• Welds in flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead and diagonal positions.
• Examines welds for bead size and quality.
• May clean, grind, or prep welds as needed.
• May cut metal and position parts for welding.
• Visually inspects welds for adherence to specifications.
• Performs incidental tasks and may operate cranes or vehicles.

Skills

Welding

Arc welding equipment

Tools

Arc welding equipment

Job description

Edison Chouest Offshore’s North American Shipbuilding affiliate is seeking a Welder to join our shipyard team in Louisiana. You will weld structural components, read blueprints, and follow procedures to ensure joints meet specifications.

Applicants should have 3–5 years of welding experience, be able to pass 3G and 4G groove weld tests, and be prepared to work in varying conditions, including at heights and in remote locations. Travel to other Edison Chouest shipyards may be required.