Welding Program Administrator

Position Summary Ensure welding program support for the Programs Department is in compliance with all safety, quality, technical and housekeeping standards. Direct and coordinate all welding performance qualifications to meet production efforts. Assist in resolving technical questions and issues associated with welding operations. Interface with customers to ensure satisfaction. Frequent travel and overtime may be required. Strong analytical and personnel management skills required. Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate the welding performance qualifications for production welders. Guide welding personnel in the proper welding technique during initial qualification if needed. Facilitate the proper NDT inspections of weld coupons in accordance with applicable specifications. Develop, maintain, and administer written tests to welding personnel. Control all records for initial performance qualifications and quarterly maintenance of qualification. Assist with developing new welding procedures in accordance with applicable specifications to support production efforts. Facilitate the proper NDT inspections of weld procedure coupons. Assist in reviewing and revising welding procedures as necessary to support production work. Maintain welding personnel qualification matrix for all program welders. Ensure recall notices for all welding personnel qualifications are distributed to Project Managers and Supervisors in a timely manner. Ensure losses of qualification notices are distributed to Project Managers and Supervisors. Ensure economy and accountability in the expenditure of man-hours and material. Recommend and/or make improvements in machinery, equipment or production methods. Establish and/or enforce any safety procedures and regulations as required to ensure safety of production personnel. Maintain adherence to good housekeeping practices and safety guidelines in accordance with OII-MSD Safety Training Observation Program (STOP). Assist with welding technical advice and interpretation of drawings, schematics, MIL-STDs, SUBSAFE requirements, production processes, etc., to production personnel. Assist with recommendations to the Resource Manager with respect to the hiring and releasing of program welding personnel as required maintaining the production schedule. Assist the Planning Department and QA Manager (QAM) with determining labor hours, material requirements and costs for welding tasks. Working with the Tool Room, ensure all welding equipment issued to production personnel is safe and properly maintained. Assist with welding problems and/or conditions for production personnel for local and forward work sites. Assist with reviewing work packages (REC, CWP and FWP) prior to opening to ensure all welding requirements are identified for assigned task. Attend Fact Finding Critiques when required to identify unsatisfactory work processes in accordance with MSD PI-60. Perform receipt inspection of weld filler material in accordance with OII-MSD PI-009 and PI013. Perform audit and surveillance observations at OII-MSD’s work locations. Support the Welding Program Manager and may fill in in their absence. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with personnel within and outside the organization. Must have the ability to obtain a clearance. Qualifications Minimum ten years of hands-on experience in welding. Foreman Naval and/or Commercial Shipyard with extensive Apprenticeship Program; or High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional mechanical vocational courses; or High School/GED with extensive military training and experience in welding operations. Management/ supervisory experience in submarine and/or ship repair preferred. Minimum three years working with or directing programs related to welding and structural fabrication. Additional Information BENEFITS: Oceaneering offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, work-life balance, and tailored career development programs that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Vacation, Sick Leave & Company Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Insurance: Complimentary Basic Life & AD&D; Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Program Performance Reviews & Advancement Opportunities Personal Development & Learning Opportunities On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & So Much More! Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. Job Title: Welding Program Administrator Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Job ID: 12240 Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time