This position is accountable for providing yard maintenance support to Orion Marine Construction. Incumbents are responsible for welding, cutting, grinding, chipping and clean-up in the projects with which they are involved. Typically, they will work closely with the Welding Shop Foreman, Area Manager of Equipment, Dredge Captains, Deck Captains, Welders Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Works as assigned by the Welding Shop Foreman to ensure the successful completion of on-going or new marine yard support projects. • Gathers information on scope of work and obtains the necessary permits prior to beginning actual welding project. • Displays and uses capabilities to cut, weld, chip and grind metal as may be required by the project. • Utilizes oxygen-acetylene cutting torch and related equipment when required to cut away metal from existing structure, beams, or platforms. • Welds together pieces of sheet metal once individual sheet piles are pile driven into place. • Applies ability to stick rod weld in all positions to complete a job. • Rigs cable for lifting and moving objects from one location to another. • Handles placement of steel plates and sheet piles with the aid of equipment such as cranes, winches, cable, and hand tools that may be available. • Operates saws, presses, drills, and grinders to fabricate parts needed to repair a piece of equipment. • Inspects and makes minor repairs to welding equipment; notifies Foreman of parts needed to complete repairs. • Picks up needed materials and supplies to complete project. • Works closely with the Welding Shop Foreman, Yard Superintendent, Asst. Yard Superintendent, Dredge Captains, Deck Captains, Welders Helpers, and other skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner. • Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs. EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE • Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety. • Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with. • Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. • Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so. • Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so. • Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.). • All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of two (2) years welding experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary welding skills, knowledge and abilities is required. The incumbent must have good knowledge of 1) the practices and materials of the welding trade, 2) the physical characteristics of various types of metal used in the construction of marine structures, 3) the operation of various types of marine equipment and devices, and 4) the importance of safe work practices in a marine environment. Incumbents must also be capable of passing standard welding tests that demonstrate proficiency to perform the job. Skill in the operation of stick rod welding in all positions, acetylene and arc welding equipment, hand and power tools, and welding blueprints and sketches is also required. The incumbent must be an effective verbal communicator and be able to keep simple records of time and material used for each project. The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. Must be qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites. In addition, Welders must also be capable of: • Wearing welding face shields, personal floatation devices, self-contained breathing apparatus. • Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time. • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in performance of work. • Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'. • Working in confined spaces. • Working at elevated heights. • Lifting objects alone up to 50 lbs. as required. • Adapting to extreme temperature changes. • Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure. • Working 9-12-hour days. • Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
See More Details >>This position is accountable for welding aboard the dredges and vessels as assigned by the Deck Captain. Individuals in this position are knowledgeable of welding on equipment and various materials on dredge and vessel operations and perform a variety of duties to ensure safe and efficient marine operations. This position will typically work under close supervision of the Deck Captain. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Works as assigned by the Deck Captain to perform assigned duties that are required for safe, efficient operation of the vessel. • Meets deadlines and specifications of welding projects on the dredge and vessels. • Assists in maintenance of equipment entailing, painting, and cleaning of the dredge, tenders, anchor barges, barges, and landing is needed. • Maintains safe and proper job procedures. • Handles lines to moor vessels or rig towing lines, as required. • Loads and unloads materials from vessels/barges and docks/trucks. • Performs all above duties in a safe and efficient manner observing all safety rules and regulations. • Participates in Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs. EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE • Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety. • Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with. • Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. • Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so. • Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so. • Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.). • All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company. POSITION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 2 years of experience in welding is required. Individuals in this position must have knowledge of all day-to-day operations required for barges and vessels. In addition, they must be able to properly and safely operate skiffs and vessels up to 36', including towing, docking, inspection and maintenance of these types of crafts. In addition, the incumbent must: • Be able to communicate effectively and work well with other crew members. • Be able to understand and follow specific directions from supervision. • Be able to submit to and successfully complete any specific safety or job training that may be required by the customer, the job and/or the contract with client. • Have the ability to work with close supervision and be capable of repeating tasks of short duration according to established operating procedures and work practices. • Be capable of working within standards of accuracy as dictated by the customer. • Ability to speak on a VHF radio in English and have a radio license. • Be able to abide by the safety rules and regulations of the Company or other regulatory agency. • Be able to work 12-hour shifts consisting of 2 weeks on and 1 week off. The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise. In addition, the Dredge Welder must also be capable of: • Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching, sitting, and repetitive motions for long periods of time. • Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work. • Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'. • Working in confined spaces. • Working at elevated heights. • Lifting objects alone up to 50 lbs. as required. • Adapting to extreme temperature changes. • Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure. • Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident. • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, life jacket, gloves, non-skid safety toed boots, welding hood.
See More Details >>Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Welders read Isometric drawings • Take measurements • Plan layouts and procedures • Determine what welding equipment and methods to use based on requirements • Set-up components to specifications • Prepare and align parts for welding • Join components, repair holes and cut through materials using specialized welding equipment • Repair machinery • Inspect surfaces and structures • Maintain equipment.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Port Lavaca, TX typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with about 80,000 positions requiring annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Port Lavaca, welders can earn wages averaging $1,500 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $55,000 annually. Technical schools, community colleges, and industry programs help aspiring welders find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization options.
