What Does it Take to Be an Underwater Welder?

Today Richard from The Ocean Corporation tells us what it takes to be an underwater welder.
oceancorp.com

[@kendallnelson2475]

I wanted to thank you for the encouraging words as an entry level female welder. Your comment and demeanor talking about it seemed caring! It's amazing thank you! This is the path I've wanted for a while.

[@oliviaavants]

How and where did you start? I'm a diver but want to weld and eventually combine the two.

[@oceanscience2240]

So great to hear what you guys are doing now, so much safer, I broke out in the late 70s, FIT UT Class of 79. We thought we were the best. What a difference now. I remember showing up in Singapore, 23 yo, thought I knew it all. I DID NOT, My old Kiwi dive supervisors told me I didn't know anything. He was right.

[@justin_lee3005]

I heard 800-1200 a day and Immediately regretted going to school to be an auto tech 🤦‍♂️ lol

[@MrMoore88]

Hey bro to be honest I'm glad you went to school & graduated! Go back. I've got a degree and I think I'm about to go back. Lol so we'll be back in school together 😅😅🤣🤣

[@spydercoslacker7466]

Yeah well underwater welders have the lifespan of a fruit fly so high risk high reward

[@justin_lee3005]

I mean I dunno, some risks are worth taking...this seems like one of them lol

[@matmat3126]

if you push through all the risks and whatnot, you may retire deaf because of the pressure on you being that low. Trust me it’s risky risky business

[@eddievelez2619]

I ve got a degree in auto body xD

[@richhenderson4079]

I am from class D-205 and The Ocean Corp is where I graduated at in 1990. I have to tell you as a Commercial Diving Superintendent today, I see tenders all the time say they do not feel they got what they paid for at other dive schools. But I have NOT heard that about The Ocean Corp. I watched this video all the way through and I agree with 90% of what Mr Richard said and as a guy who has 30 yrs in the Gulf of Mexico, I still think they are the best in town. Its good to hear there is some honesty in a few dive schools.

[@idot7485]

But how worth it is it? No money is worth it to me If im gonna lose the hearing in my ears by the time im 50, I mean i get this is dangerous but all jobs are, and dont get me wrong id love to do this but ive been trying to find something as far as is this really as dangerous as people say? I want to grow old and have kids and of course if I get older and have defects thats just that, but if im gonna have my life cut short because thats just what happens with this job then is it really for me? As I know most deaths are usually over stupid reasons such as your welding between two ships, and wave comes and crushes you between both ships like i can do it knowing I need to be aware of everything but, even if I never die in the field i dont wanna die at 50 because of a dive i did 20 years ago if that makes since? ive seen comments of people saying stuff like "Thats a cool job but not with the lifespan of a fruitfly" And ill see others where their comments of real underwater welders and they say that its really not that dangerous and stuff but like are they just saying that because they havent had anything bad happen to them yet? any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@letonsontom5867]

Simple then don't do it

[@bobmustang5481]

Is the paid rate the same as inland vs offshore

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

I was class D117 also went through the NDT program. I have worked all over the world and also turned my seatime working on dive support vessels into a Masters license. Retired now and living in Spain.

[@bobmustang5481]

@@user-se7vt5ow4e niceeee

[@simplyorange8553]

Great insights, answered a lot of the common questions. Thanks!

[@richardsolomon8076]

Good interview thanks again for helping people to look into this from ½ a world away :-) nice job again WeldTube team

[@ArcEyeJames]

Yeah i agree

[@madcapmagician6018]

Awesome vids guys very informative thanx 😄👍

[@ifitaintrounditurnitdown1735]

Abraham you outta get into hyperbaric welding/sat diving. That would be badass making a weld in a dry habitat underwater. I've always heard its easier teaching a welder how to dive vs a diver how to weld.

[@tannerross7276]

I’m going to Hobart Institute of Welding Technology right now. As soon as I’m finished this upcoming June I’m looking to go to school in Norway.

[@jordanbuechler5143]

It’s the opposite. Welding is such a small part of the job

[@maximasforrester8689]

Flipping great video learned so much

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

I'm about to graduate next month! Finally!

[@bobtorn1955]

How much money is school

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

@@bobtorn1955 $30,000 with VA G.I. Bill. $35,000 to $37,000 for civilians on tuition cost.

[@bobtorn1955]

Refugio Villegas III thanks

[@SaintJoseph911]

Have you found work, if so how do you like it?

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

@@SaintJoseph911 I got hired a week and a half after graduation so yeah I'm doing pretty well right now.

[@ethanlangdale402]

Thank you it explained a lot I didn’t know and it completed and assignment for school

[@UWfalcin]

Incredibly informative video! I thought I knew a lot about the subject already but this guy was really detailed and straight forward in his answers. Good job!

[@cuddlebuddy88mc]

Thanks for the insight. I'm lined up for basic welding class this fall and I'm looking at options for opportunities ❤.

[@miketho217]

Very good information

[@Badweather12]

Great interview. What are the dangers of hoses getting caught in something. And how do you mitigate delta P.

[@oye214]

I wanna get trained by this dude.....

[@williebateman3613]

Thanks bro very nice 💯

[@crashdumbie765]

So this is what my buddy does he's a Coffer Dam Welder. Damn bastard makes good money yet when we hang out I'm paying 😂 Can't wait to show him this.

[@Succer]

Lmao

[@_Zr0_]

😮 I’m gonna be getting my flight to Houston and stepping out on faith I need this schooling at my youthful age I can excel with this

[@brandfranciscassella5356]

Good video!

[@TrueIndie88]

If I was 18 again.... Thanks for such a great video.

[@oceanscience2240]

Miss it so much

[@taz200032]

Welding at 1000ft underwater?? What in the world how is that possible dang man

[@ruskibot7745]

Sat divers

[@Gollammeister]

Mixed gas saturation dive with a habitat lowered to operating depth so you'd live n work underwater in out habitat until job complete

[@Gollammeister]

Very dangerous risky work

[@GeorgeZaharia]

you have a hard suit double breasted rubber stuff like astronauts and a big ass metallic helmet like in 70's and basically the air pumping in ur suit creates a pressure that fights the water pressure so u can still breath fairly normal ... it ain't normal at all.. but u breathing... that is why u need a lot of training he said 7 months but u might actually do even 1 year or 3 depending how good u wanna get at diving at that low diving thing. plus u got to do that welding school which is insane stuff ur brain must work 100% and ur body 1000%

[@Mannnnnnnn]

@@GeorgeZaharia wat if i got super powers

[@PastorShayne]

Was going to do this out of trade school way back… wish I had

[@Dae.x2]

I’m in the army and am thinking about going to DIT and becoming an underwater welder. As someone who’s new going into the industry, what should I do to better prepare myself for the lifestyle, training, work etc.?

[@quinton7854]

Is there just one type of oxygen helmet you wear? Or are there multiple styles?

[@benmaier7169]

Dreams thank you Richard for the great information Hoooo Raaaaaa

[@zion2737]

Well weld bro 👍👍

[@dylanmorrice2027]

Fantastic

[@timeless6964]

Back in 69, my friend came back from Viet Nam after being in the Army for 6 years!!...He got a job for Shell and was an Underwater Welder making about $1500. a Day!!....But he told me that prep work is Not included!!....So that Much money also includes your own prep time!!...He was working in the Gulf,and also came back north to New England.......Sharks, Can Feel the Electricity In the water!!!

[@freedom8gemini2]

would underwater welding come natural to anyone who has prior experience in welding and diving, what are the odds of getting on board with a an offshore rig?

[@Skrenja]

What about humboldt squids or oceanic whitetip sharks? Those things are dangerous af.

[@laurensims4836]

Are there usually 2 divers or are you usually solo?

[@HB-pz7iw]

I wanna do this but theres no commercial diving schools in Illinois

[@christianemmanuelf.domingo793]

I like it, i wanna build an under ocean bunker so maybe this is a good job for me, the army is cool too but i cant rank so sooner or later i might be forced out lol

[@yunglou5967]

Become an underwater welder my guy, the deep is calling.

[@zeropoint7665]

"Have you ever seen a shark up close?" "Yes I have and and that's why I keep plenty of changes of underwear topside"

[@brmredairsoft8797]

I plan on going to an underwater welding/dividing school in a few years so the question is how would I apply and or their grants available to try and get?

[@JohnnyJitsu11]

You can research your nearest school for it and GO GET IT!

[@JoseHernandez-ws1mq]

Do you actually get 2 choose if you can be offshore or overseas???

[@Omar-fx4dy]

My dad is a sat diver

[@MileytheJeepV2]

I feel like the barracudas would spook me every time but this is still my dream job

[@johnracy2871]

Ya get used to them. They look spooky but they're totally chill you can get right up near them and they don't give a shit.

[@Skrenja]

John Racy What about sharks though? Or squid?

[@johnracy2871]

@@Skrenja Sharks are super chill. Only certain species are somewhat dangerous and it's quite easy to keep safe around them by leaving them be. Squids are super uncommon unless you're in very specific locations. They also just hunt fish so they're almost completely harmless unless you fuck with them.

[@oliviaavants]

Are there any commercial diving schools in Virginia? Im already a diver but want to do commercial diving and eventually underwater welding.

[@jaydenmontiel7799]

Do you burn your eyes as easily as welding on land ?

[@xZeFxx]

First thing I thought was “cool cool cool”

[@CryMoar_]

My left ear enjoy that greatly.

[@Exodia1986Necross]

Howard Maguire if you have 1 ear working … you will be rejected as a Diver … you can Work as a DJ … where you put the Headphone on 1 ear only 😆

[@lwandilensele7459]

Enjoyed every single second of the video,it answered all my questions.The clip has been very educational.

[@fadimatti1061]

Hey guys I'm 21 I live in san diego California I always wanted to live in texas so I don't moving there but if anyone has any tips please let me know im planing on going to in a few months wish me luck.

[@luciankristov6436]

50 is lower end but more realistic most companies pay around 60k a year to start. I work in the oilfields as a heater operator and only work the winter season and make 70/80k a year. Working the fields can be tricky. If you have no experience you need to know someone to get in. First jobs are garbage like rostabouting, tank battery installer, or containment builder. A few more years on your resume you can land good jobs like frac handing, wireline, pumping, after about 5 years opportunities become abundant. Off shore jobs become unlocked lol. Thats when you join up and let them know youre interested in becoming a welder for them. Lots of dudes go that route. The company pays for the training and certifications. Once you hit the water your pay is substantially higher than starting out do to the fact youre already an employee of theres. 30 days on 30 days off is the schedule most offshore companies run. Lots of days youre not welding. Youre inspecting the rigs. Going from platform to platform. Welders are making 12/15 k a month take home. Just a little insight about my industry

[@luciusrenzo1032]

What the name of the company you work?

[@goodafternoonworld4456]

Dumb question but important, do can they teach you to weld and dive at the same time. Or do you have to have the welding experience prior to under water welding ?

[@lbbradley55]

I was not a Commercial SAT. Diver but I was a Commercial Fisherman that did Night Diving for Flounder. & Fishing for Snapper King ect. In all my years of Diving at Night around the old Liberty Ships ect. I never had not one Predator Shark get in my Lights NOT ONE. Ppl thought we were BARN YARD NUTS for Diving at Night. I love it. Miss it very much. I say it is safer than Diving during the day. The Sharks & all fish don't like the Lights. I did however run out of AIR under the Liberty Ship Edwards 12:30 one Fri Night. 105 ft about 20-25 ft under it. If my Great Dive Bud hadn't seen me Bolt for the Surface & caught me at 70 FT. As I had already Stoped Kicking could only focus on pulling gas from my Regulator I wouldn't be telling my story. Don't let life pass you by DIVE...

[@garygerard4290]

real good interview I took a recreational dive course - real cool

[@jeevanjeeva6026]

Brother I want learn underwater welding can you help me which is better institute to join

[@zook420000]

cool cool

[@mosesdavies8302]

Is this program open to international students?

[@nexiussuixen7078]

Im from the Philippines i want to become a underwater welder How much does the cost to learn

[@adrienalvarado9888]

Damn I have asthma...i guess the dry land is where i stay🤘🥺

[@jamesrichards1169]

Well I did not even know we did underwater welding in Trinidad

[@daniele3275]

My neighbor was a diver As said in the video he started doing stuff for the navy (Italy) ,then he went in the sub sea oil service ,he welded ,cut , until he became the diving inspector on the Saipem 7000

[@derekcollins1972]

I been on the Saipem 7000.Huge hooks just to connect the lifting cable onto the even bigger hooks...lol...

[@daniele3275]

@@derekcollins1972 when did you work on the 7000?

[@derekcollins1972]

I never worked on it,but I have landed on it on my way home from offshore.That was back in 2000-2003

[@daniele3275]

@@derekcollins1972 other Italian/Saipem ships or platform you did landed on? My neighbor worked until 2002 He is being on the Micoperi 7000 and 10000 That now are Saipem 7000 and 10000 Castoro 4 -6 and 8 Scarabeo but don't remember which one Other different pipe layer vessels And other crane vessels He worked a lot in the Mexico gulf, in Kongo, Middle Orient , Brazil and Borneo He also worked in Norway If you worked with Italians crews between 1965 and 2002 it's possible that you met him

[@derekcollins1972]

Yes,it was quite possible that I've met him.This was during some platform installations for Sable Gas off of Nova Scotia , Canada.

[@elrud5964]

Bloke looks like his more concerned with his hair then his peno.

[@-ExperienceWithMe-]

When the sharks see this man the sharks are the ones that get scared of him 💪

[@abrahamsandoval6257]

Do I have to go to a welding school and then a commercial diving school to be a underwater welder?

[@jaydenkennedy5409]

I’m a 13 yr old from England. I’m in year 9. Basically my dads friend from the army does this sort of thing and it sounds cool. I’m doing my options after the Christmas half term. I want to do this thing but I don’t know how to start off. Please can you help

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Jayden Kennedy search google

[@andrewgalvan5852]

Search how to stick weld and learn to stick weld as good as possible , buy a small stick welder to start off

[@RyanJones-xq9hx]

That's good

[@nofear7578]

According to the education system underwater welders are not a needed profession anymore. Very little underwater welding is needed and its high competition

[@trijohnson3601]

Ok bud

[@barrydawg7544]

Cool cool... cool cool cool cool.

[@pedorro8481]

Is a comercial diver School? How can i contact them?

[@variation6649]

Great Works buddys, I'm also a underwater welder 😊

[@arthur3397]

Can you upload a video please.

[@variation6649]

@@arthur3397 i Have no under water camera, if u wants pic, thn i Have 🙂

[@variation6649]

@@arthur3397 [phone] wtsup

[@fdyjt]

the training for diving and welding underwater costs ALOT of money thats what i can say.you get all the money back once you graduate everything but to start you need some extra money for everything for sure

[@JorgeHernandez-gq6yy]

any advice to where to learn welding in general?

[@dkvraovenkata6499]

Yup I too interested to learn underwater welding but I didn't a better course in my country (India ) It's my dream too become but it's sad part too I didn't started yet can anyone suggest a Best institute to learn in India

[@Jeffrey-gl2mb]

Tbh it's not very difficult to just start from the get go, purchase a cheap welding machine along with proper ppe with some electrodes to use on steel I recommend using 6010 and 7018 for starters. Get some scrap metal and find apps or google settings to run machine based off the thickness and type of metal. From there its trial and error along with getting comfortable and experience. If you're looking for certified training look into jobs or trade schools that offer welding curriculum/application.

[@MrAndrew990]

Local trade school

[@jenniferduran1750]

Im Not sure your age or if you’re even in highschool, but if you are in highschool still try to see if there are any electives available for welding or mechanics or something like that. If ur not In highschool there should be information you can find online or maybe videos to help you get started in path you want to

[@jamesii1992]

Do they offer a scholarship program for foreign students?

[@reefermadness4891]

I already went to welding school. I'm a certified welder, what if I wanna dive weld? Do I need to start over?

[@eu8962]

yes i have been diving for 100 years n welding 200 years

[@steez-zb8qt]

@@eu8962 not bad

[@muskateer12345]

@@steez-zb8qt not bad at all hmm

[@nicolasbustos9686]

in general good physical health

[@zaneberner8198]

I have a scuba diving license will that help me get a job

[@philspaces7213]

Cool cool

[@Azdude801]

Awesome!! Second question is how much do they make. Great job dude.

[@chasethompson7392]

Johnny Chingas alot

[@elongatedshrew5902]

@@chasethompson7392 not necessarily

[@jahyouthrodriguez5716]

❤ I heard my country #Trinidad 🧡

[@restingraven2649]

They deserve more than that.

[@LukeA_55]

When welding around animals, do they put up anything to shield the arc from their eyes? Like the shaded curtains around welding booths. Or does it even effect them? Not trying to be an animal rights boohoo but I've welded with my dog around and she was looking straight at me when I lifted my hood

[@aaronbacchus7785]

im from trinidad what school in trinidad.. what school is recognized in trinidad??

[@supercargalaxy8233]

Cool cool!!

[@billyjoechurchwell9988]

What does it take to be a hyperbaric welder?

[@trijohnson3601]

Like he stated you would not have one job

[@justinlukecorder2164]

I have it IEP in reading will I still pass the classes to become underwater weld????

[@trijohnson3601]

I would imagine. Matters how severe

[@Jesus-saves-21_8]

Can I use the welding torch on a megalodon?

[@sundarkiranmadanu1192]

my uncle is a commercial diver for 22 years and now working as a diving super for last 5 years. So i dont think there is any limitations for the divers

[@khalindavis7322]

Does he have any complaints about it?

[@sundarkiranmadanu1192]

@@khalindavis7322 not at all bro infact he's is 56 years old and still he could work the way he used to be in the beginning.

[@sundarkiranmadanu1192]

@@khalindavis7322 all you need is peace of mind when you wanna choose to be an underwater worker

[@sundarkiranmadanu1192]

@Floda Brin they pay him 3000 USD a month since he's with indian passport in the middle east

[@Potimus_Ripme]

"Where do divers work?" - Underwater

[@mr.simanjekg2588]

can you please give us links on the type of colleges or universities one can learn how to become a underwater welder..please

[@TySavage1]

Ocean Corp

[@bodiray6643]

underwater welding is a trade so im pretty sure you wouldnt go to a college or uni for it. youd go to a trade school

[@maddog123tj]

There’s a very good one in Seattle Washington my cousin went to, I’m thinking about there but at the same time love In Arizona so ocean core may be the better bet

[@MrMoore88]

Use Google my man & search trade schools ... good luck!

[@justathought6464]

There are several schools out there. The shortest school is 6 months at young memorial college in Louisiana. It's also the cheapest too. Some schools go from 6 months to 2 years.

[@jordanbuechler5143]

Topside welding is far more rewarding and fun than wet welding. But underwater rigging? That’s the shit!

[@tylerplace9933]

As a type one diabetic with a closed loop system pump, would i be able to pursue this as a career?

[@skeetgielen1308]

No

[@eddieplachno8204]

Are most commercial divers ex military?

[@maggot1020]

Nice audio

[@punhoss]

What about limitations involving the inner ear?

[@that_escalated_quickly2720]

You need to adjust the pressure while descending and going up again... Without it, you will get the bends and/or a burst eardrum or a collapsing lung (coming up) because you didn't adjust enough... Long story short: It requires decompression stops while moving vertically in water...

[@punhoss]

@@that_escalated_quickly2720 What I meant to say is,. . . Aren't there some would-be underwater welders who cannot pressurized their ears adequately and have to drop out?

[@that_escalated_quickly2720]

@@punhoss ahhh k, sry for misunderstanding... Can't help you with that (not 100% sure) unfortunately have never heard of smt like that but could imagine it would be rare if smt like this existed... I think you can train/learn equalizing the pressure, but I'm not sure 100% as I mentioned... (atleast I needed to train this because I was bad at it...)

[@punhoss]

@@that_escalated_quickly2720 I have a lot of difficulty on airplanes with my ears... I imagine that the trouble is very similar.

[@that_escalated_quickly2720]

@@punhossahh, OK I know nothing about that... But I'm rlly sry to hear about that... I hope this issue of yours gets better soon... Have a good one, cheers!

[@macspeed5464]

I can help you get in contact with Broco Inc if you ever need supplies!

[@tomasrolon5121]

Is being in water for too long end up being bad for your body? On the long run?

[@user-xr6vt7sl3j]

Well, I made my mind up as soon as he said that sharks eat all the time!! You will not ever see me anywhere down there welding underwater welding

[@rudolph8221]

Ain’t no way I’m going 900 feet down in da water

[@elongatedshrew5902]

Some people are fine with it, plus you get the big $$$

[@SethMFKirbo]

pussy

[@anthonyrogers3413]

I have fear of hights but not water depth for some reason

[@michaelblatteis]

@@anthonyrogers3413 probably cause you've never gone deep enough to know the fear factor lmao

[@subarusumeragikun]

@@michaelblatteis Yeah, low visibility. Can't rise too fast. Gotta watch your oxygen. There's plenty to fear.

[@Buckwheat2080]

years ago sea con tried to teach 4 welders how to dive. Ended up teaching divers how to weld

[@smellyhippi]

Awsome vid man! Just wondering.. When you asked about life expectancy of a diver, were you referring to rumours of being at those depths for long periods of time doing damage to your body? eg. your liver. Because I've heard of that too that's all but i've heard that it is bs.

[@cleanfrank218]

I dream one day to become a diving welder looks good At least for 3 years

[@jacobs4602]

Wow can’t believe no one pointed out the many health drawbacks that come with this job, years of diving at great depths leads to horrible injuries and many people only last 5-10 years in the industry until they physically can’t do it anymore

[@yunglou5967]

And who are you and what do you do? If you're someone that actually knows and is a welder then my respects. If not, shut up.

[@isaizamudio6712]

Only used my inhaler once

[@matmat3126]

So is the helmet like pressurized?

[@jordanbuechler5143]

Hat is at ambient pressure of the water surrounding it, they’re not watertight either

[@Agent007skys]

Life expectancy? What messes you up ? The pressure

[@justinmiletich1975]

Dolphins

[@trijohnson3601]

Sharks ☢️☢️🥶🥶🥶

[@Agent007skys]

Nah bro my friend said the sharks don’t mess with you

[@skeetgielen1308]

@@Agent007skys bros joking