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A Hopper Welder performs all welding on the dredge and keeps adequate supplies in stock. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

Train to increase the scope of knowledge, skills and understanding of welder job functions on the dredge Assist the deck department with routine inspections and repairs of dredge Perform all welding repairs and maintenance aboard dredge Assist the deck crew when no welding projects are available Complete other duties as assigned Follows company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment

 

Qualifications:

6 months -1-year welding experience, technical training may count as experience High School diploma or equivalent required Ability to work 84-hour work week Ability to live aboard vessel for full rotation Ability to understand both verbal and written safety commands in English Be able to pass a company paid welder certification within 120 days of employment

 

Certification/Licenses:

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Merchant Mariner Credential with the following endorsements Basic Training Valid STCW Medical Certificate VPDSD AB or QMED-Oiler (preferred) Able Seafarer-Deck or Able Seafarer-Engine (preferred)

 

 Competitive Compensation and Benefits package offered: 

Position is through a collective bargaining agreement between Master Mates & Pilots Union and Weeks Marine, Inc.

Collective bargaining agreement-provided benefits include:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP) - portable retirement Guaranteed Longevity Bonus paid twice a year Company-paid travel to/from vessel One paid travel day per rotation Paid holidays Eligible to contribute to WMI 401(k)

 

Additional Duties:  

  

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, functions, and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., and its subsidiaries, with or without notice.   

   

  

Equal Employment Opportunity:  

  

Weeks Marine, Inc. and all its subsidiaries and affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit unlawful discrimination, hostility, harassment, and retaliation.      

  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.   

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.