Welder

JOB TITLE:             Welder

REPORTING TO:     Technical Section Leader    

LOCATION:             Gulf of Mexico, Offshore

Broaden your horizons. Own the Opportunity.

Seadrill is one of the world’s most modern offshore deep-water drilling companies. Using ground-breaking technology we operate in 15 countries across five continents, employing some 5,000 people representing 65 nationalities.

Our vision is to Set the Standard in Drilling. It’s an ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a part to play. Help us to keep innovating, improving and maintaining the highest safety standards, and we’ll give you what you need to be your best too.

Responsible for repairing, fabricating and modifying the rig as required and directed.

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent

·       Two years offshore related welding experience

·       ASME 9/welding certification

Mandatory Training/Certifications for personnel working in Canada only:

·       Basic Survival Training (BST)

·       Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)

·       Regulatory Awareness

·       Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

Responsible for/ensure:

·       Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct.

·       Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.

·       That any operations do not exceed the limitations of the unit or its equipment.

·       Daily detailed planning is conducted for all upcoming operations.

·       Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

·       Compliance with Seadrill training, certification and competence requirements.

·       That all emergency equipment is in good condition and configured as required.

·       Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.

·       Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required are performed.

·       Compliance with the standard for tidiness and cleanness.

·       Assume the safety role as per station bill and emergency preparedness plan.

Participate in:

·       Meeting activities in a proactive and constructive manner.

·       Training and competence assessments as assigned and/or required.

Responsible for/ensure:

·       All drills and checks are conducted as required.

·       All applicable reports and logs as required by direct supervisor are maintained.

·       Ensure that structural repairs are done in accordance with applicable standards.

·       Thorough handovers are provided at each daily change of shift.

·       Other duties are performed as required and/or directed by his/her direct supervisor.

Responsible for/ensure:

·       That all relevant equipment is maintained and maintenance is recorded.

·       Sufficient stock of spare parts and materials required are maintained.

·       Perform welding, flame cutting and associated tasks as required

·       Ensure that the permit to work and energy isolation procedures are strictly adhered to at all times including fire watch requirements

·       Ensure an accurate oxygen and acetylene bottle count is submitted daily to offshore management

·       Coordinate welding tasks with supervisor and other department heads to meet operational requirements

·       Inspect welded joints for visible formation, weld penetration and conformance specifications

·       Effectively use all safety and environmental tools employed by Seadrill (4-point check, OBS cards, PTW etc.)

Must pass Physical, Drug Screen and Background Check

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Seadrill is an equal opportunity employer

Wherever you join us you’ll be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining their colleagues’ safety as well as their own, to ensure safe and successful operations. We employ the best in the industry, and we want to keep it that way. So if you want to keep developing your skills, we’ll give you every opportunity. We also offer a competitive reward package, with an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

Seadrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer