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Senior Marine Welder

If you love and enjoy engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Senior Marine Welder, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting our U.S. Navy Ships with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings in Norfolk, Virginia and work closely with the customer and other Serco team members to deliver high technology performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and military installations. Serco supports our U.S Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques.

In this role, you will:

• Interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, shop job orders and, process sheets.
• Use a variety of ARC and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as foundations, cable collars, cable/pipe/vent hangers, cable tubes penetrations, studs, etc.
• Perform related task such as thermal cutting (PLASMA or TORCH) and grinding.
• Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Assign work to qualified personnel.
• Train new shop personnel on machinery, tools and test equipment required for quality construction of products.
• Work onboard U.S. Naval Ships and military installations in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation and the like and with equipment where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises, muscle strains, serious injury, or death.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8 years of shipboard welding experience or relevant/similar experience.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift.
• Your own tools of the trade and able to pass pre-certification company weld test.
• The ability to successfully complete the following Serco Welding Procedures: Serco-001 (GMAW, Aluminum - 4 position), Serco-002 (SMAW, HY100-4 position), Serco-003 (GMAW, Aluminum - 4 position), Serco-007 (SMAW, C/S to S/S - 4 position), and Serco-012 (SMAW, S/S to S/S - 4 position).
• The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
• Attention to safety (which is critical).
• Ability to obtain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to travel to our other work location in Newport News, VA.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to various work sites.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active or current Secret Clearance
• Shipyard Experience
• Welding Certifications
• OSHA Certification

If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.