Job Description

The Welder III supports marine and shipboard operations at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) in Bremerton, WA. 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. You MUST currently possess a Secret clearance in good/active standing for this position.

• 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

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum five (5) years welding experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Minimum two (2) years of volumetric welding experience.
• 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 able to travel up to 75% of the year.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Must currently possess a secret clearance in good/active standing.

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: $33-$49 an hour

Working Conditions

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

• Primarily outdoor work during daytime; occasional night work.
• Frequent exposure to moving and vibrating equipment.
• High humidity (often above 90%) and noise levels over 85 decibels.
• Intense light/glare, airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Occasional exposure to open flames, sparks, or hot equipment.
• Frequent work in hot (over 90°F) or cold (below 32°F) environments.
• Potential for distracting or uncomfortable sound levels.
• Stable work surfaces but varying environmental conditions.

Physical Activity/Requirements

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

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

Career Development

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future; you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.

Equal Opportunity/Inclusion

• Oceaneering believes that innovation is driven by an inclusive workplace that values the opinions and ideas of people with different backgrounds and experiences. Working for Oceaneering, you will have opportunities to get involved in the Employee Resource Groups or participate in community service projects.

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.

Segment Description

Aerospace and Defense Technologies

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.

Marine Services Division

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.

Company Profile

• 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