Master Shipyard Welder (Bourg)

Location: 

Bourg, LA, US

Requisition ID: 172547 

Position Summary

Primary responsibility is to continuously improve and lead on assigned projects. Supervise and train apprentices and journeyman on your team.  Maintain and update required drawings, specs, and documents. Work within assigned team to develop and execute projects and to promote increased skills throughout your assigned crew(s).

Experience Level

Specialist

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess mastery level proficiency in all tasks required for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

•    Able to meet all physical requirements. 
•    Must have all required tools
•    Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
•    Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
•    Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
•    Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


Few contractors can build what Weeks builds, the way Weeks builds it. We only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Weeks Marine. With marine construction and dredging projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One — all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.


Nearest Major Market: Houma
Nearest Secondary Market: New Orleans