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Offshore Pipe Welder (6GR)

Gulf Island
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2025

About the role

Description


Main Purpose:

To perform job functions required and assigned in the fabrication of structural/piping materials per the contract/job specifications and quality assurance requirements/fitting procedures and established ISO/QC program standards. The Welder’s job duties are to properly weld structure or pipe to construct a drilling deck. This position is located Offshore in the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico.


Essential Functions:

  • Set and operate welding machine for applicable welding processes
  • Perform welding processes assigned for structural, pipe, and welding projects
  • Pass required welding test per AWS D1.1 latest edition, ASME section IX, and API 1104
  • Maintain quality of welding that can pass NDT testing procedures
  • Perform welding assignments safely and efficiently, always practicing safety
  • Operate appropriate hand tools (chipping hammers, grinders, etc.)
  • Weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, and other alloys
  • Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux according to welding chart specifications or any thickness of metals
  • Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of welding techniques
  • Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames
  • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking distortion, or expansion of the material
  • Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural and pipes of various metals and alloys
  • Expertly welds small, medium, and large structural items
  • Be able to weld structure (beams, grating, stairways) and pipe
  • Assist with building a scaffold to access all areas on structure, pipe, or deck
  • Pull up leads to weld on deck
  • Transport welding equipment in the yard to the work area

Benefits Offered:

  • Earned Wage Access
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Safety Awards
  • Company Store
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements


Physical Requirements:

  • Standing: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
  • Walking: This is an essential job function/physical requirement
  • Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping- These physical requirements are essential job functions
  • Pushing and Pulling- These physical requirements are essential job functions
  • Reaching, forward, and overhead are essential job functions /physical requirements
  • Climbing: This is an essential job function /physical requirement
  • Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing are all considered regular physical duties/requirements and would be needed/required to work in this industrial environment safely and efficiently
  • Lifting - employees must lift to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

  • Must successfully demonstrate the ability to pass a practical welding test
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • TWIC card

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

  • Highschool diploma or GED.
  • Experience with 6GR -FCAW welding

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

  • Welders must know and use: welding machines, man lifts, chipping & grinding equipment, cutting torches, welding leads, welding whips, and welding guns.
  • All appropriate safety equipment used to perform their everyday welding duties (welding shields, goggles, hard hats, etc.)

Environmental Conditions:

  • 80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors.
  • Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.
  • May also be exposed to fumes (Paint, paint thinners, diesel, /or gas, etc.)



Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island

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