Job Description

Company Profile

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 DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

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, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Ensure welding program support for the Programs Department is in compliance with all safety, quality, technical and housekeeping standards. Direct and coordinate welding performance qualifications to meet production efforts. Assist in resolving technical questions and issues associated with welding operations. Provide mentorship and training to welders assigned to projects in execution of work. Interface with customers to ensure satisfaction. Frequent travel and overtime will likely be required. Strong analytical and personnel management skills required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate the welding performance qualifications for production welders. Guide welding personnel in the proper welding technique during initial qualification if needed. Facilitate the proper NDT inspections of weld coupons in accordance with applicable specifications. Develop, maintain, and administer written tests to welding personnel. Control all records for initial performance qualifications and quarterly maintenance of qualification.
• Assist with developing new welding procedure qualification test reports and welding procedures in accordance with applicable specifications to support production efforts. Facilitate the proper NDT inspections of procedure and performance weld coupons. Assist in reviewing and revising welding procedures as necessary to support production work.
• Ensure economy and accountability in the expenditure of man-hours and material, to include shop fabrication requests. Assist with maintaining departmental inventory of materials, consumables and tools. Assit with ordering materials, consumables and tools as needed.
• Recommend and/or make improvements in machinery, equipment or production methods.
• Establish and/or enforce any safety procedures and regulations as required to ensure safety of production personnel. Maintain adherence to good housekeeping practices and safety guidelines in accordance with OII-MSD Safety Training Observation Program (STOP).
• Assist with welding technical advice and interpretation of drawings, schematics, MIL-STDs, SUBSAFE requirements, production processes, etc., to production personnel.
• Working with the Tool Room, ensure all welding equipment issued to production personnel is safe and properly maintained.
• Assist with welding problems and/or conditions for production personnel for local and forward work sites.
• Attend Fact Finding Critiques when required to identify unsatisfactory work processes in accordance with MSD PI-60.
• Perform audit/surveillance observations and oversee welding operations at OII-MSD work locations and other work locations to include subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor welding and workmanship procedures to ensure compliance with all fabrication documents.
• Assist subcontractors with challenging tasks regarding welding efforts and provide solutions during production welding to include weld sequencing, fixturing, joint preparation, etc.
• Travel to different work locations to assist with performing critical/difficult weld joints and mentor junior welders where needed.
• Assist with training/developing welders for critical weld applications (hull pens) using mock up assemblies.

OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED:

• The above list is only a representative sample of what the Weld Program Field Representative may be asked to do. The Weld Program Field Representative may perform other special projects or duties as required to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of hands-on experience in welding.
• Foreman Naval and/or Commercial Shipyard with extensive Apprenticeship Program; or High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional mechanical vocational courses; or
• High School/GED with extensive military training and experience in welding operations.
• Minimum three years working with or directing programs related to welding and structural fabrication.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS :

• Minimum three years leadership / supervisory experience in submarine and/or ship repair preferred.
• Ability to communicate and interface effectively with personnel within and outside the organization.
• Communicate and interface effectively with personnel within and outside the organization.

Additional Information

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:
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.

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

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

OCCASIONAL

FREQUENT

CONSTANT

• Lift 20-50 pounds.
• 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.

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 factors.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, For subcontractor, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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