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Edison Chouest Offshore

Welder

Houma, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage. * Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and ... Location: Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.

Edison Chouest Offshore

Welder

Houma, LA

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage. * Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and ... Location: Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.

Edison Chouest Offshore

Welder

Houma, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage. * Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and ... Location: Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.

Edison Chouest Offshore

Welder

Gulfport, MS

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage. * Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and ... Location: Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.

Edison Chouest Offshore

Welder

Gulfport, MS · On-site

$19.50 - $25.50/hr

Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage. * Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and ... Location: Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC

Offshore Rigger

Abbeville, LA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Rigger is responsible for accurate ... Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped or bent parts ...

Acadian Contractors, Inc

Offshore Fitter

Houma, LA · On-site

Offshore Fitter Location: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Offshore Fitter

Biloxi, MS · On-site

Offshore Fitter Location: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped ...

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC

Offshore Fitter

Abbeville, LA · On-site

Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is responsible for accurately ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * **Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Offshore Rigger

Abbeville, LA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Rigger is responsible for accurate ... Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped or bent parts ...

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC

Offshore Fitter

Biloxi, MS

Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is responsible for accurately ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors, Inc

Offshore Fitter

Biloxi, MS · On-site

Offshore Fitter Location: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped ...

Gulf Crane Services, INC

Welder

Duson, LA · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

Weld in accordance with established welding procedures and ensure welds comply with cycle time ... Some shop workers are not trained for offshore work at the time of their initial hire. Additional ...

ACADIAN CONTRACTORS INC

Offshore Fitter

Venice, LA

Description Offshore Fitter Department: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * **Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Offshore Fitter

Houma, LA · On-site

Offshore Fitter Location: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Offshore Fitter

Abbeville, LA · On-site

Offshore Fitter Location: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The Offshore Fitter is ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * **Straighten warped ...

Acadian Contractors Inc

Offshore Fitter

Venice, LA · On-site

Description:Offshore Fitter Department: Offshore Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary The ... Give instructions to welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld. * **Straighten warped ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore welder in the United States is $22.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore welder?

An Offshore Welder is a skilled tradesperson who performs welding tasks on oil rigs, ships, and other marine structures. Their duties include repairing and fabricating metal components in challenging environments, often working under extreme weather conditions and sometimes underwater. Offshore Welders must have strong technical skills, certifications, and safety training to operate in hazardous conditions. This role often requires extensive travel and long shifts away from home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore welder?

To thrive as an Offshore Welder, you need strong proficiency in welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with physical stamina and a high school diploma or equivalent. Industry-specific certifications like American Welding Society (AWS) or offshore safety and survival training (such as BOSIET or HUET) are typically required, and familiarity with specialized welding equipment is essential. Excellent teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills due to the challenging and dynamic offshore environment. These skills and qualities ensure safe, high-quality work and effective collaboration under demanding conditions.

What is it like to work on an offshore welding team, and how does collaboration typically work in this environment?

Working as an offshore welder means being part of a close-knit team where effective communication and collaboration are paramount for safety and success. Welders regularly coordinate with engineers, riggers, and other skilled trades to complete complex repairs or fabrications, often under tight deadlines and variable weather conditions. Teams typically work in shifts and rely on each other's expertise to address unexpected technical challenges, adhere to safety protocols, and maintain productivity. This environment fosters strong camaraderie and provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in a highly specialized setting.

How do you become an offshore welder?

To become an offshore welder, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training or apprenticeship in welding. Certification in welding skills, such as the AWS Certified Welder, and safety training for working in hazardous environments are also essential. Additionally, offshore welders often require certifications like BOSIET or HUET for safety at sea and must pass physical and drug tests before employment.
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Infographic showing various Offshore Welder job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,302 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Welder

Edison Chouest Offshore

Houma, LA • On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

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Re-posted 26 days ago

Edison Chouest Offshore rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Summary:
Welds together metal products such as structural components of ships, vessels, or other construction activity that is related to shipyard operations.
Working Conditions:
Scheduled workdays cover Monday through Friday. Weekends and holidays as required. Works in all kinds of weather. May be required to perform work at remote locations other than at shipyard facilities. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Subject to ultra violet light, electrical hazards, vibration, noise, and a variety of other physical conditions such as a proximity to moving mechanical parts, working at heights greater than 6 ft., working over water, and in confined spaces. Subject to very dramatic temperature changes. Also present are fumes, smoke, dust, gases, chemicals and hydrocarbons. Protective clothing, hearing and eye protection, hardhats, safety shoes or boots (Steel), and respiratory protection are to be worn accordingly.
Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):
  1. Determines proper weld procedure either by blueprints, drawings, work order, or by oral instruction from supervisor.
  2. Uses electric or fuel burning arc welding equipment.
  3. Selects proper electrode wire and inserts into rodholder or gun. Sets welding unit to proper amperage or voltage.
  4. Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode or electrode wire to workpiece to join components together. Manually guides electrode along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specific depth of fusion and size of bead.
  5. Welds in flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead, and diagonal positions. Examines weld for proper bead size and characteristics.
  6. May clean weld joint or workpiece using wire brush, portable grinder, air chipper, needle scaler, or chemical bath. May preheat workpiece using hand torch or heating unit. May remove excess metal in preparation of part to be welded by using arc gouger.
  7. May cut metal plates or structural shapes for assembly using hand torch, metal shear, or metal saw. May position and clamp workpieces together or assemble them on a jig or other type ficture. May tackweld assemblies together prior to final welding.
  8. Visually examines welds for adherence to specifications. May grind welds or deformities on or in welds prior to completion of work.
  9. Performs other incidental tasks such as transporting tools, welding leads, structural parts, and welding supplies. May also operate overhead cranes and company vehicles.

Essential Job Requirements:
Education and Vocational:
  • Must be able to read and write alphabetically and numerically.
  • 3-5 years of welding experience is required.
  • Must be able to pass company specified performance or standards tests. May be designated according to type of testing qualified to: stick welder (plate), stick welder (pipe), flux-cored arc welder (open butt), flux-cored arc welder (fillet), flux-cored arc welder (fillet butt), short arc welder, heli arc welder, and flux-cored arc welder (pipe).
  • Must be able to pass 3G (Vertical) and 4G (Overhead) groove welding test.
  • Must have experience welding with 100% CO2 and working with 1" plate.
  • Must be able to provide verifiable references of past work history.

Physical Requirements:
Repetitive sequences that require balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, seeing, hearing, speaking, and an acute sense of smell.
This position is classified as heavy work exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for medium work.
Location:
Travel to other Edison Chouest Offshore shipyards and port facilities may be required.
Limitations and Disclaimers:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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