Job Details

Welder Lead

Propulsion Controls Engineering (PCE) is a full-service electro‑mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor with extensive experience executing major system overhauls across numerous ports worldwide and on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to setting up work sites for hot work, preparing hot work chits, gas‑free certifications, and fire watch coordination; determining material requirements for repairs; reading and working from basic work specifications and drawings; managing welders and fitters to accomplish the scope of work, meet schedule deadlines, and comply with safety requirements; inspecting welder fit‑up prior to welding, documenting fit‑up on the inspection log, coordinating NDT inspections with QA, accomplishing 009-06 inspections, submitting inspection deficiency reports and conditions found reports; obtaining welding qualifications to include GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, BRAZE, and LOKRING.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High School or equivalent level preferred.

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience as a welder/fitter within the marine and/or shipyard industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and safety standards and requirements for hot work including Marine Chemist Certifications, Shipyard Competent Person updates, Gas Free Work Scopes and Hot Work Permits.
• Must be proficient in blueprint reading.
• Must be proficient in 4E specifications.
• Possess knowledge of MIL-STD-22D, MIL-STD-1689, Tech pub-278.
• Possess various welding qualifications.
• Demonstrated positions of management and/or leadership.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution capabilities.
• Possess general computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity)
• Paid Time Off
• Company‑paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Career development opportunities

Clearance requirement: This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. Candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government‑issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID‑compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.

EEO/AA/Vet/Disabled

Compensation details: 36.02–54.04 Hourly Wage