Welder at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs shipboard welding services/processes for the repair and maintenance of piping system, machinery, structural system and other related work on Military Sealift Command vessels and prepositioned ships in DGAR that are either leased to the US Government or owned by the United States Government.

1. Joins metal parts using electric arc, oxy-acetylene or other gaseous welding or brazing equipment & machinery according to blueprints and welding process specifications.
2. Performs cutting and burning, pre-heats or anneal metals using flame torches.
3. Welds in all position various types of metals and alloys including, but not limited to high-tensile steel, CU-NI alloys, and aluminum, in various shapes and sizes using manual, semi-automatic arc or gas welding methods (MIG or TIG) or combination of both.
4. Identifies metal characteristics, ascertain applicable electrode or fillers and appropriate welding process for each job.
5. Cuts, bevel, and gauges ferrous and non-ferrous metals using manual, semi-automatic arc and gas flame equipment.
6. Lays-out, fabricates and fit pipes or metal plates during repair or fabrication, using blueprints and applicable drawings as work guide.

• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment, always maintains awareness of job safety requirements and keeps all work areas clean & in good housekeeping. Works in the environment of shipboard hazards and operating machinery.
• Part of Riding Gang onboard ships deployed away from DGAR on an as needed basis to continue maintenance requirements began while anchored in the lagoon.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Personnel are required to work for an additional two (2) hours every regular working day as an expected requirement delineated under Spec Item 3.4.2 of A-06 Contract.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• ABS Certified, minimum of 6G-P1 (high-pressure vessel / pipe welding) qualification.
• Must have knowledge in metallurgy and familiar with various alloy welding processes, with at least minimum working knowledge on high-tensile steel, CU-NI and Aluminum.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and sketches.
• Must speak, read, and understand English language both orally and in writing.
• Must pass the overseas medical screening and be in good health.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• ABS 6G-P1 (high-pressure vessel / pipe welding) with visual and non-destructive test certification (RT).
• Welding Technology Course not lower than 6G-SMAW.
• Trade school training or apprenticeship course in Welding Technology, complete with Shop Mathematics, Metalworking / Metallurgy and Mechanical Drawing.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate and vocational or apprenticeship course related to Welding Technology.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) year experience as Journeyman Welder or Marine Welder in Naval Ship Repair Facility, commercial shipyard, or oil refineries; with working knowledge and experience in alloys and high-pressure vessel/piping welding operations complete with radiographic test (x-ray quality) requirements.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1392.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate
• Medical exam report at a date to be advised.