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Overview

Altrad Sparrows is a global provider of specialist engineering, inspection, operations and maintenance services to the offshore energy, industrial and renewables markets. The Welder / Mechanic role involves fitting and welding components to complete weldments per AWS D1.1 Code and performing all aspects of crane services.

Responsibilities

  • Properly fit and/or weld component parts to AWS D1.1 Code and engineered drawing and welding procedures.
  • Plan layouts/templates.
  • Stamp welder ID on completed weldments.
  • Assure proper material is issued to job.
  • Perform all other duties as required by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
  • Understand basic operations of hydraulics.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic cranes.
  • Repair winches, valves, engines and hydraulic components.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance program for offshore cranes.
  • Observe competitive activities.
  • Contribute to company image and reputation.
  • Manage and maintain assigned tools and equipment.
  • Maintain and follow driving guidelines for assigned company vehicle.
  • Must be able to identify all types of crane components.
  • Complete all paperwork thoroughly and in a timely fashion.
  • Know and understand Sparrows Offshore’ Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System manual, Operating and Technical Procedures and Workplace Instructions.
  • Understand and comply with all Safety and Environmental requirements.

Requirements

  • 2 years of relevant experience, including at least 6 months of welding experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficient in the use of various hand tools necessary to complete a weldment.
  • Must be able to get certified in 3G position on 1” plate.
  • Ability to weld and get certified in 6GR position (preferred but not essential).
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment.
  • Capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Repair skills.
  • Must be familiar with crane rigging procedures.
  • Able to perform tasks independently.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Slidell, LA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Louisiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 33 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Slidell, LA

Slidell, LA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Louisiana as a whole we're tracking 123 other active welding openings from 70 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Louisiana.

The most active employers in Louisiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Worley (7), TIC - The Industrial Company (6), and Brown & Root (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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