Welder II

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Welder II supports marine and shipboard operations for Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD). This role involves performing complex welding and fabrication work in high-consequence environments that demand precision, sound technical judgment, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Overtime may be required, and travel may be required for up to 75% of the year.

· Perform welding using TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and/or 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

· High school diploma or GED
· Minimum two (2) years welding experience in an industrial environment (shipbuilding preferred)
· Proficiency in TIG, Stick, MIG, and/or Flux-Cored welding
· Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
· Ability to obtain and maintain required welding certifications
· U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship)
· Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

· Experience in marine or naval environments
· 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

· Able to work independently with limited oversight
· Detail-oriented and safety-focused
· Comfortable working in demanding physical and environmental conditions
· Strong commitment to quality workmanship

Pay & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package may include health and wellness coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, life and disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

Working Conditions: Primarily indoor shop environment with exposure to noise, heat, cold, dust, fumes, and moving equipment. Work may occur in confined spaces and non-controlled environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements:
· Medium work classification
· Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
· Climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and overhead work
· Regular PPE use for body, vision, and hearing protection

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to non-merit factors.