Welder III $3,000 Sign on Bonus

Oceaneering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering Welder III in Chesapeake, VA performs advanced welding with TIG, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW, reads drawings, and fabricates structural piping components for marine operations.

Requires five years of industrial welding experience, ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 75% with possible overtime in the Marine Services Division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years welding experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and Flux-Cored welding.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain welding certifications.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Prior shipbuilding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding using TIG, Stick, MIG, and FCAW.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and drawings.
• Fabricate and repair structural and piping components.
• Select materials, joints, and welding parameters.
• Weld in confined spaces and elevated positions.
• Meet inspection requirements (visual, dimensional, UT/RT).
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Mentor junior welders.

Skills

TIG welding

Stick welding

MIG welding

Flux-Cored welding

Blueprint interpretation

Mentoring/leadership

Safety procedures

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

The Welder III supports marine and shipboard operations at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Chesapeake, VA. This role requires advanced welding proficiency, technical judgment, and the ability to perform complex work in high-consequence environments. This role may require overtime. Travel may be required up to 75% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and Flux-Cored (FCAW) processes.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Fabricate and repair structural and piping components.
• Select appropriate materials, joint configurations, and welding parameters.
• Perform welding in confined spaces and elevated positions.
• Meet visual, dimensional, and UT/RT inspection requirements.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior welders.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma /GED
• Minimum five (5) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and Flux-Cored welding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Desired

• Experience working in marine or naval environment.
• Familiarity with SUBSAFE, Deep Submergence Systems, or other high-consequence quality programs.
• Experience with UT/RT inspection methods.
• Experience with hull penetration, mechanized, and/or automatic welding.
• Experience mentoring or leading others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Ability to work independently and perform with little to no oversight.
• Detail-oriented.

Pay Transparency

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $32 - $42

Working Conditions

This position is considered SHOP/INDOORS which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
• When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
• Noise is over 85 decibels
• Light is intense/glare
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
• Includes exposure to contaminants
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

• Lift 20-50 pounds

FREQUENT

• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection
• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world’s premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DDS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.