Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications
Serco provides supports to the Navy Amphibious Warfare Program Office. The On-Site Representatives (OSRs) at Naval Beach Unit Seven (NBU 7) in Yokose, Japan, provide the maintenance and life cycle sustainment of the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). In this role you will serve as the Senior Welder on-site, manufacturing and repairing critical material for the LCAC.
You will be part of a close-knit team of 6 exceptionally talented OSRs, providing direct, critical support to the NBU 7 Commanding Officer and Sailors assigned to the Unit.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance and successful demonstration of welding abilities via test evaluated by NDT inspectors post-employment.
In this role you will:
- Work on base in Yokose, Japan supporting NBU 7 as Welder in support of Fleet Modernization Program (FMP) availabilities for U.S. Navy Landing Craft.
- Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication to accomplish repairs in accordance with approved technical documentation, engineering drawings, and established repair procedures.
- Interpret job specifications, drawings, blueprints, shop orders, formal work packages (FWPs) and controlled work packages (CWPs).
- Determining layouts, weld parts, and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Conduct Alteration Equivalent to Repairs (AERs) and Craft Change Documents (CCDs)on various areas of the landing craft.
- Coordinate with the Lead OSR and In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) to resolve technical issues and ensure repairs are completed to required standards.
- Comply with all safety requirements, quality assurance procedures, and environmental regulations.
- Support emergent repair actions and other repair requirements as assigned.
- Accomplish work in confined spaces onboard U.S. Navy Landing Craft.
- Perform additional duties as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Strong attention to detail in all work performed is required.
- Prior experience performing welding tasks in a shipyard environment is required.
- Must pass weld test administered by Navy NDT Inspector.
- Skilled in standards set forth in NAVSEA 248, NSTM 9074-AQ-GIB-010 in the following processes is required:
- GTAW - CRES 316L Plate - 0.058" - .250" in all positions
- GTAW - ALUM 5456 and 5086 Plate - 0.058" - unlimited in all positions
- GTAW - Inconel 625 Pipe - 0.035" - 0.098" in all positions
- GTAW - ALUM 5052 Pipe - 0.035" - 0.098" in all positions
- OPTIONAL: GMAW - ALUM 5456 - 0.058" - unlimited in vertical, flat, and horizontal positions for fillet welds only.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- An active Secret Security clearance is preferred
If you are interested in supporting the US Navy to deliver state of the art craft in a role that involves meaningful and challenging projects overseas –Serco has a great opportunity for you!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].