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Underwater Welding JobsBeginning a career as an underwater welder will require both planning and training. Underwater welders are essentially commercially licensed divers with welding certifications. There are, however, many certified welders who then acquired their diving certifcations so they could move into the underwater welding field. Underwater welding is, bar none, one the highest paying careers available today. There is a lot of underwater welding work available these days, both in the Gulf of Mexico and worldwide. Several projects are coming online in the Gulf, and the need for underwater welders is quite high. For those interested in working abroad, There is a lot of underwater welding work available, and more coming on line in the very near future. Underwater Welding Skills and QualificationsThe skills and qualifications required for becoming an underwater welder are basically those of an experienced welder and diver with the addition of commercial diving skills. One should be well-versed in diving safety, rigging, physiology, communication and the underwater environment. and know how to use commercial diving equipment. One must also be a competent welder, familiar with welding setup and preparation skills such as materials preparation and alignment, beveling, fitting steel patches and repair plates, etc. Certifying in underwater weld procedures is also required. Acquiring these skills does not need to take as long as one might thing; at the Commercial Diving Academy, for example, you can acquire both a certified welding certificate (3G to 6G structural, AWS Certificate of Completion-Certified AWS Entry Level Welder, AWS Entry Level Welder Certification Card, AWS D1.1 code from Blacksmith Marine) and commercial diving certificate (Air\Mixed Gas) in as little as 21 weeks; allow 4 weeks for the welding, 16 weeks for the diving, and another week for learning specialized underwater welding procedures. Commercial Diving SchoolsThe following U.S. commercial diving schools are fully accredited by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators. Many offer financial aid, and some even offer living quarters and meal plans. Commercial Diving Academy International Diving Institute Underwater Welding CareersThere is an extraordinary demand now for qualified underwater welders, particularly in the gulf of Mexico. Deepwater drill results have been spectacular, and the Gulf is now the most active piece in the global offshore oil patch. Recent resevoir discoveries may soon lead to a significant growth in U.S. oil reserves, increasing production numbers across the board. Consequently, oil companies and drilling contractors, large and small, have committed to exploring and developing the deepwater sector in the Gulf. Output in the Gulf of Mexico is soaring to the highest levels ever seen, and with it the need for underwater welders. In addition to being able to qualify for underwater welding jobs with the offshore drilling contractors, obtaining a commercial divers license will open up a world of other doors for you. Once a student has graduated from a commercial diving academy, he or she will be qualified to earn certificates from the following professional organizations:
Having some or all of these certificates will qualify you to work all over the world. But if you prefer inland work, there is plenty of that available as well. Demand for certified inland divers is high, and going higher. Our nation's infrastructure is aging rapidly; many of our dams and bridges were built anywhere from 30 to over 100 years ago, and all need inspected and often, repaired. Cities, counties and states are even now issueing bonds that will be used to fund the necessary work to be done on these structures. Wages for Offshore Underwater WeldingUnderwater welding jobs can start around $80,000; experienced underwater welders can pull down up to $200,000.00 a year, and day rates of $1000 are quite common. Most divers do it because they love it, so getting paid well to do something you love is a real bonus. Salaries for underwater welding jobs depend greatly on experience, skill sets, and years of experience, as well as the number of previous projects and project location. Pay is usually by the project; as you progress in your career and acquire more skills (Certified Welding Inspection is a great one), the salary you can command will grow, often dramatically. A few recent job postings showed the following wages being paid today:
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