THANK YOU for a GREAT video! Also, thank you to the folks who put down some very informative comments! I teach welding (ZERO underwater experience!), and I have students who ask about underwater careers. Like I say, the video shows a lot of what is involved. After watching, I was more able to appreciate the difficulties that you face in your job. THANK YOU!
Any time. If you have more questions please don't hesitate to ask. I check back every no and again and try to answer everyone's questions the best I can.
this is one of the video's that made me go to college as a welding student and made me want to become an underwater welder. Can't wait to grad and be able to weld at a pro level.
Respect, Im just a newbie in stick welding, so it kinda feels nice that its about the same process underwater.. I heard it pays well... And also has a 50%+ mortality rate or so I heard... Music is GREAT.
Hey, welcome to welding. You are in many ways correct about the process being similar however, the technique is very different. And for the mortality rate being 50%+ I'm happy to say is grossly incorrect. It's something I do these days, researching, analyzing, statistics of diver injuries, all for various interest groups and companies. Not sure where you might have heard that. Thank you for the compliment, Cheers!
Thanks! I would like to post more but recent jobs have me diving in water with no visibility. To answer your question, I work for a company. I was with one of the larger inland dive companies for ten years then quit when I questioned their integrity when it came to safety. But lucky for me I found another company that is doing great. You too, be safe!
im almost 15, freshman in highschool and i took metals class. and first unit was welding. i loved it!!! we only did stick welding but we start up again in a month or so, and do both stick and wire feed. i would like to get a welding job cause i hear its good money
Yes. Make sure your O2 is set with correct pressure. Angle your rod and move it away from you, like "pushing" don't drag it to you. This is helpful for long flat surfaces. MAKE SURE WHATEVER YOU ARE CUTTING IS PROPERLY VENTILATED TO PREVENT TRAPPED GAS! This is especially trick when cutting sheet pile, the knuckles can trap gas. Do not burn the rods as far as you would a weld rod as this is a quick way to burn your gasket behind the retaining collet. Once that is gone you will get shocked
Yeah im 19 & I start wielding school in October and I wanna get into underwater wielding because its great money & im glad you posted this video cus it makes me confident enough dive right in it doesn't look like nothing I cant handle.
The key is consistency and making sure you really clean your path before your next run. Other than that practice, practice, practice. Good luck and if you make it, welcome!
+Ben Komito The turn over rate is quite significant in this field. The difficult part is for one to be patient once hired in. The work can be long, strenuous and as Bill Dickson (comments bellow) pointed out; cold and miserable at times, being out in the elements.....sometimes it can be amazing. The difficult task is for one to find a reputable and safe company to work for. DO NOT forgo safety. It also depends on your situation. The best way to enter this industry is single and willing to live out of a suitcase for a while.
I wore once a long sleeve shirt with hamburgers printed all over it......confused the hell out of the fish. But yes, the overalls is my formal wear ;p Cheers!
This industry is a love/hate relationship on the grounds of work, pay, and companies. My number one suggestion out of all advise out there is safety. Go with a company that is truly safe and lives by that standard. Second thing is initiative. Don't stand around. Learn fast and stay engaged with the task at hand.
Nice video! que corriente! Bueno decirte que ha gustado cuando se cae la cámara, la pena es que tendrías que comprar una carcasa con lente plano para tu go-pro! El casco es tuyo? Que escuela me recomiendas en europa para hacer el curso de comercial diver? Saludos y sigue subiendo videos!!!
thank you very much for your information and hands on experience. I have found a new School close to me which provides the basics needed, but at least anything else I learn at this Facility is International accredited. I am glad to hear that it can be a long lived career. I am a Martial Artist since Birth and Bone Necrosis would be a nightmare to my lifestyle lol. ty again : )
eric tencamp Your welcome Eric. But by no means is anything impossible; I just would hate to see someone go through hardships that might have been unforeseen by an individual. To give you an idea also, even the young people; let's say 20 are in a class; 18 will graduate;12 will go on to find work; maybe from those 12, 7 of them will work for a year, and then possibly 2or3 will work over one year from the original 20 and then one might go on to see 10yrs. *Please note these are estimates, not actual figures*
What's the most dangerous thing about underwater welding? I know for certain projects you have to actually live down there. what's the longest time you'd actually have to be down there?
Hey! No problem dude. Just be patient and research the companies you go work for. Safety is paramount. But like most technical fields seniority plays a part, but good companies know talent when they see it. Be mindful that you work for a company that gets contracted, so when they have work so will you (be aware a lot of work is seasonal). Stay safe and stay focused and you will do fine. Cheers, brah!
Im interested in getting into commercial diving but i dont know were to start first. I have some experience in welding and diving. Im just really trying to figure out if I should go to a welding school first or just go straight to a dive school. I have not got to actually talk to a commercial diver so your thoughts and opinion would help tremendously!
The US is beginning to accept IMCA dive certification. I do know a few Americans who went to Canadian schools and came back to work in the US. As far as work visas, I honestly don't know I'm really sorry I can't be of more help with that. Companies are always looking for entry level divers; there is a high turn over rate in this industry. For those who stay and don't mind travel it can be rewarding. As far as Canadian experience it doesn't matter where. Any experience is great for lob hunting.
quick question, why do not use flippers and what kind of tank are you using as it seems kind of small to be down there any prolonged periods of time. (like 30 to an hour)
In many situations it can be due to visibility, accessibility to weld location, surface condition of metal and so on. But the principle is fairly easy. Once you have correct amperage concentrate on rod angle and travel speed and your rod pretty much feeds itself. Couple things. Make sure your surface is completely prep'd and you are comfortable with your body location to reach your weld. Do not continue if you think you messed up...stop immediately, clean your spot and restart.
Not necessarily. There is plenty of ambient light on clear dives to assist with positioning, ie. starts and rod angle etc. The thing with underwater welding is that turbidity can affect visibility as well. I personally use a #7 lens on almost all welding. For burning I use a #5, or for example I'm in th Ohio River this week and will burn with no lens seeing as how there is absolutely zero viz.
Thanks for the encouragement. But since I hate the water, I wouldn't want to do underwater welding, even though I hear the pay is amazing. I'll look into regular welding though.
I have read up on a lot of Side effects from diving too deep, too long etc and long term effects such as bone necrosis. What are the chances of actually developing such things later on in life, or how long is such a career lived? Will I be able to make this a long term career and insure retirement?
Im thinking about the same thing, welding since 15 years old, im into welding mad. Just love it, Problem is im in mainland europe, no sea around me so i have to go abroad for this kind of job, Is it worth it? i mean if theres enough job oportunities? Thanks for answer
you know my intention was to weld underwater but along the line I decided I will do tig and maybe in the nearest future I will love to be an underwater welder,from Nigeria
How come we don't just feed regular oxygen thru a tube down to the diver? Or it the pressure so strong that the oxygen would not work its way down? Or a full suit where you stay dry and have own atmosphere inside, based on surface pressure.
Im currently at job corps for welding. Im interested in becoming an underwater welder but I don't know how to go about doing it. Any tips or advice would be great please
I bet more people exist, that have climbed Mt Everest ,than proficient underwater welders..Must feel good to know, only a few people on earth can do what you do... Is this piece work for a company or by the hour...
What brand-name of welding transformer do U use? and if I may ask a model of this welder? About how many Ampers welding current U did have on this video?
Only if you go by way of union companies. Non union (mostly inland) the need of the company dictates whether they will train you as an underwater welder. For example when I hired on to a company a while ago there was a lot of weld repairs needed for GE and Westinghouse so the dive company set up a program to meet their goals. Guys straight out of dive school were sent through the weld program.
Hola de nuevo maquina! crees que es factible encontrar trabajo en tu profesión, por ejemplo soldando bajo el agua? vale la pena pagar tan caro el curso? Gracias Glen por tu tiempo y quiero ver más videos tuyos!!! jejeje
I'm 17 and not sure what to do in life , wielding and welding interest me seeing the pay is pretty good and you dont have to go to college , how hard is it and how long would it take to learn and get a job?
its takes a while to learn maybe a few years depends on you but its hard but pays very very well, but then again nothing is easy in life so work hard and get payed good money as a welder. btw i am 18 and i am going to be a welder and planning on retiring early lol, i learned welding from central technicial high school in canada.
I agree with rahman Iam a freshman going to a technical high school that gives a variety of different career choices and I chose welding becuase of the high pay and also my uncle is a welder over in Europe. But since your already 17 I would recommend going to a school designed just for welding practice best of luck Brian!
Brian h The problem with many in the high paying trades, is having the ability to save your money and not waste it on non stop parting and buying useless toys. Many leave their earnings behind in the towns they worked, being bilked out of most of it through sheer stupidity. Look up, building the Alaskan pipeline- The American experience. Welders made damned good money in those days, Shit, you do a few years on jobs like that and invest your money wisely, you will do very well. sadly many got caught up in drugs, gambling, drinking and whores, and left with little at the end. What's that they say about a fool and his money?
It does require schooling but it doesn't require a college degree no. Now I can't speak for underwater welding as i have to finish my welding cert before i can go to school for that but as far as regular welding goes it isn't really all that hard, it's getting it to look good thats a bitch sometimes. But if you're like me and aren't terribly book smart and do better with your hands as far as learning goes, you'll probably beast right through it.
RCG true was gonna do mech engineer but decided welding mech in with a bach its like 55k beggining salary i think i would be better off with a cert and later go to school for underwater welding
nice video! I wanted to ask some questions. ive always wanted to get into diving but not sure where to start at and then with welding I am interested in. i just turned 22 and Ive been a barber and im getting sick of that job so I want a more interesting job and this is what im looking at along with a couple more jobs but if you can give me some advice on where to start at and the starting pay and if there is a lot of work in underwater welding? please and thanks so much I hope to hear from you!
Im 18. i have been in welding classes for 3 years throughout my highschool career. the teacher considers me an advanced student, and when i graduate ill do a welding program in college for a year before going to a dive school that teaches underwater welding. its safe to say that im pretty decent above ground, what aspects change underwater? i.e travel speed, amps, arc gaps, etc.
Not to sound cliché but anything can be dangerous without proper precautions. Welding underwater is as safe as the crew who is running the job. The way I describe it underwater, is imagining an "aura" around the stinger when it is "hot". If your hand is within that field and uninsulated you will feel an uncomfortable shocking sensation. It will not kill you, just piss you off ;) A simple latex glove can solve that problem. Electricity always flows in the path of least resistance, so just make sure no exposed skin is touching the work surface. Always make sure your equipment is in good condition ie. cables aren't cut, the stinger is functioning properly, etc. These along with many other safety topics should be addressed before partaking in any underwater welding/burning activity and you will have a safe experience. HOWEVER, by far the most important aspect (it can kill a diver) is to always use DC (direct current) and NOT AC (alternate current) when underwater.
Although I am only 14 years old, I believe that I want to go into an underwater welding career when I get older but I wanted to ask how long the hours welding, and what the typical salary is/ is it worth it for all the work you do?
oh man it it definitely worth it from what i've heard. The hours vary but the pay is anywhere from $40,000-$100,000+ depending on the job and the amount of experience you have, among other things. I'm currently in school for welding and I am looking to CDA (Commercial Diving Academy) in Florida for underwater welding and diving. I say go for it man!
Gleen, I'm a dry land welder, and we have Auto lens, I currently am working on a toy and would like your opinion. Do you think a underwater auto darken filter would be helpful to you in your job?
For one thing (unless you are really good and given right circumstances) you never move your puddle. Where the bead lies is exactly the result you will get. So much goes into the aspects of wet welding such as water temperature, depth (the deeper/ more pressure the smaller the bead), turbidity (particles can enter your weld), water current(can actually push your puddle)....and so on. I'm sorry to say, but not all topside welders make good dive welders.
I was looking into a underwater welding school it's located in Seattle. they say it takes seven months for the schooling and they said 80% of their students gets jobs they help get them for their students is this a good idea?
The leads are the same, yes. The stinger itself is a different design to better insulate and it secures the rod tighter. To keep from getting shocked always use direct current and wear rubber gloves without holes. With direct current the arc flows in one direction and uses the path of least resistance which will be the work surface to the stinger. There is a mild field that surrounds the stinger when "hot" but it is a mild annoying shock, hence the gloves.
right now im on Vito belguim doing my 5th year of welding in BSO, after that im going to Antwerp for Underwater welding so. I hope everything ends well, much people say that you can do underwater welding only for 10years is that actually true? Grtz Jc
you guys are awesome, i wish im as tough as you guys😂, im also a welder and i dont plan on doing underwater welding, im too scared😂, good work you guys.
Im going into Gr. 12 and am super interested in underwater welding, I have my divers licence and feel comfortable underwater, just wondering how deep do you usually go down and I heard there is not many females in the field, is it harder for them to find a job?
Hi, im an open water diver certified by PADI, im also pretty young and I enjoy diving how can I enter this industry? Also I dont know how to weld do the companies teach you?
I'm 22 years old, in the USMC Reserve, and am currently enrolled in a Welding Technology program at my community college. I've been researching commercial diving for a while now and think that it would be an exciting career path once i finish my schooling. So far I know that I need to find a commercial diving school that is NATIONALLY ACCREDITED. By the looks of things I want to find work outside of the US, not only for travel and the lifestyle be you will, but the safety concerns with the diving industry in the US. There's still some research and decision making to do, but do you have any advice or critique to what I've stated above? Thanks, and love your video!
Semper Fi! Hmm.....for an American to break out as a diver working for an oversees company can be tricky. Not so much accreditation, but more on the lines of work visas, companies requiring IMCA certification along with HSE and so on. Then you have to contend with the labor laws; as far as them needing to hire in country first. Not that any of these hurdles can't be jumped, but you can see the obstacles. You can research US companies that do overseas work, but that plays into seniority a lot and favoritism for the good jobs. For example. The company I worked for made annual trips to Brazil for work. I am a Brazilian citizen(dual). Did they ever send me? I was good enough to supervise high profile jobs for them, but I wasn't in the "click" that got to go....they had headaches trying to get people work visas at times. As for national safety concerns, yes there are many. But it starts with the diver being able to recognize, research and be up to date with OE (operational experience) throughout the industry and push back with valid argument and not let the companies get away with complacency. I also work with a group for consulting. We research trends, so please understand the safety concerns of our industry are worldwide. For example Germany has been having problems adhering to basic standards; Spain has killed three diver in the last month......and so on. Let me know if any of this helps or if you have more questions.
bailout is upside down so he can activate his bailout on his own.. Simply reaching around with his left hand.. why no bc? he is on ssa and obviously working on bottom trying to weld.. not scuba diving
omg man awesome right now im on a welding school, im gonna go to an underwater welding school in 2 years. im looking for it to do it man it really rocks!!
I always thought to myself thy you could just lay the shittiest bead ever and no one would now cuz it’s underwater lol
like another diver comes to fix a different part and sees that and thinks “damn this guy sucks”
THANK YOU for a GREAT video! Also, thank you to the folks who put down some very informative comments! I teach welding (ZERO underwater experience!), and I have students who ask about underwater careers. Like I say, the video shows a lot of what is involved. After watching, I was more able to appreciate the difficulties that you face in your job. THANK YOU!
Any time. If you have more questions please don't hesitate to ask. I check back every no and again and try to answer everyone's questions the best I can.
this is one of the video's that made me go to college as a welding student and made me want to become an underwater welder. Can't wait to grad and be able to weld at a pro level.
How did it go?
Respect, Im just a newbie in stick welding, so it kinda feels nice that its about the same process underwater.. I heard it pays well... And also has a 50%+ mortality rate or so I heard... Music is GREAT.
Hey, welcome to welding. You are in many ways correct about the process being similar however, the technique is very different. And for the mortality rate being 50%+ I'm happy to say is grossly incorrect. It's something I do these days, researching, analyzing, statistics of diver injuries, all for various interest groups and companies. Not sure where you might have heard that. Thank you for the compliment, Cheers!
Thanks! I would like to post more but recent jobs have me diving in water with no visibility.
To answer your question, I work for a company. I was with one of the larger inland dive companies for ten years then quit when I questioned their integrity when it came to safety. But lucky for me I found another company that is doing great.
You too, be safe!
Nice work. You have to tie everything, small fish can steal brush, and chipping hammer, big can steal welder)). What a brave man, real time hero.
Lol
im almost 15, freshman in highschool and i took metals class. and first unit was welding. i loved it!!! we only did stick welding but we start up again in a month or so, and do both stick and wire feed. i would like to get a welding job cause i hear its good money
Yes. Make sure your O2 is set with correct pressure. Angle your rod and move it away from you, like "pushing" don't drag it to you. This is helpful for long flat surfaces. MAKE SURE WHATEVER YOU ARE CUTTING IS PROPERLY VENTILATED TO PREVENT TRAPPED GAS! This is especially trick when cutting sheet pile, the knuckles can trap gas. Do not burn the rods as far as you would a weld rod as this is a quick way to burn your gasket behind the retaining collet. Once that is gone you will get shocked
I’m in 8th grade and this has been my dream for so long..... can’t wait to fulfill that dream.
Howd it go?
Yeah im 19 & I start wielding school in October and I wanna get into underwater wielding because its great money & im glad you posted this video cus it makes me confident enough dive right in it doesn't look like nothing I cant handle.
Have you become an underwater welder yet?
If a shark pays a visit, just zap him.
Alan Hughes not possible he has so have a ground
loll i know that it just sounds funny .you could put the earth clamp on his tail
Get Delta P on him
LaZy Jeff lol yea
The shark would not feel anything. The voltage is so low that you could hold both clamps bare handed and you would not feel anything.
Dude you have such a cool job, I would be so proud to tell people this is what I do for a living.
The key is consistency and making sure you really clean your path before your next run. Other than that practice, practice, practice. Good luck and if you make it, welcome!
Hey Glenn, best regards from Poland. Nice to see a pro in work(:
Thank you for your compliment jalopnik84! Be safe!
Those are some gorgeous welds..
If I remember correctly they were 5/32" Broco SoftTouch. You can use certain topside rods but they need to be "dipped" to protect the flux.
+Ben Komito
The turn over rate is quite significant in this field. The difficult part is for one to be patient once hired in. The work can be long, strenuous and as Bill Dickson (comments bellow) pointed out; cold and miserable at times, being out in the elements.....sometimes it can be amazing. The difficult task is for one to find a reputable and safe company to work for. DO NOT forgo safety.
It also depends on your situation. The best way to enter this industry is single and willing to live out of a suitcase for a while.
Can you get arc eye from this? Also, even though you're underwater, can you feel the heat?
sounds like my dream job hopefully i pass the dive medical!
Glenn Richter are u the person who was going this
I'm from the uk and looking for a job in this aria what compony would u recommend
plazma cuter
plasma cutter plasma cutter
That's a great video. Fancy welding underwater with all that bubbles thing going on.
Thank you. I also went ahead and purchased a case specifically for underwater with a flat lens......seems to do the trick too.
neat stunt. and the overalls are clearly a must have of every welder's uniform - underwater or otherwise. ;-)
I wore once a long sleeve shirt with hamburgers printed all over it......confused the hell out of the fish. But yes, the overalls is my formal wear ;p Cheers!
Awesome video mein bruder (von ein andere mutter)! The sequences are framed nicely, edits are great and the sound track really works. Wanna see more.
This industry is a love/hate relationship on the grounds of work, pay, and companies. My number one suggestion out of all advise out there is safety. Go with a company that is truly safe and lives by that standard. Second thing is initiative. Don't stand around. Learn fast and stay engaged with the task at hand.
Nice video! que corriente! Bueno decirte que ha gustado cuando se cae la cámara, la pena es que tendrías que comprar una carcasa con lente plano para tu go-pro!
El casco es tuyo?
Que escuela me recomiendas en europa para hacer el curso de comercial diver?
Saludos y sigue subiendo videos!!!
I like the Desco Hard hat ! the flow free is great ! nice video !
thank you very much for your information and hands on experience. I have found a new School close to me which provides the basics needed, but at least anything else I learn at this Facility is International accredited. I am glad to hear that it can be a long lived career. I am a Martial Artist since Birth and Bone Necrosis would be a nightmare to my lifestyle lol. ty again : )
Great video, I'd really like to have this job. Going to begin my welding apprentice this year and then hopefully attend diving school afterwards ! :)
how did it go 8 years later :D
Yea let us know the details!
Is it really a nuclear power plant construction? Then it is too dangerous. I appreciate your braveness
eric tencamp Your welcome Eric. But by no means is anything impossible; I just would hate to see someone go through hardships that might have been unforeseen by an individual.
To give you an idea also, even the young people; let's say 20 are in a class; 18 will graduate;12 will go on to find work; maybe from those 12, 7 of them will work for a year, and then possibly 2or3 will work over one year from the original 20 and then one might go on to see 10yrs.
*Please note these are estimates, not actual figures*
Nice video, thumbs up from us and cheers from sunny IGY Simpson Bay Marina, Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.
What's the most dangerous thing about underwater welding? I know for certain projects you have to actually live down there. what's the longest time you'd actually have to be down there?
Awesome video! Hope to do a bit of underwater welding myself, keep safe!
what kind of rods are you using the welds looked better that i ever would have thought for being under water
Hey! No problem dude. Just be patient and research the companies you go work for. Safety is paramount. But like most technical fields seniority plays a part, but good companies know talent when they see it. Be mindful that you work for a company that gets contracted, so when they have work so will you (be aware a lot of work is seasonal). Stay safe and stay focused and you will do fine.
Cheers, brah!
Was that the intake or out take you were welding, how warm was the water ‽‽‽
It's what the boat was equipped with. I'm good with either Superlite or Desco. Desco is good for shallow water and can take a beating.
Im interested in getting into commercial diving but i dont know were to start first. I have some experience in welding and diving. Im just really trying to figure out if I should go to a welding school first or just go straight to a dive school. I have not got to actually talk to a commercial diver so your thoughts and opinion would help tremendously!
The US is beginning to accept IMCA dive certification. I do know a few Americans who went to Canadian schools and came back to work in the US. As far as work visas, I honestly don't know I'm really sorry I can't be of more help with that. Companies are always looking for entry level divers; there is a high turn over rate in this industry. For those who stay and don't mind travel it can be rewarding. As far as Canadian experience it doesn't matter where. Any experience is great for lob hunting.
quick question, why do not use flippers and what kind of tank are you using as it seems kind of small to be down there any prolonged periods of time. (like 30 to an hour)
Thats just a bail-out bottle for emergency use.
His breathing air/gas is surface supplied through an umbilical
I went to dive school when I was 32. You should be good if you are healthy and have a good work ethic.
That looks awesome! I am looking into underwater welding myself.
In many situations it can be due to visibility, accessibility to weld location, surface condition of metal and so on. But the principle is fairly easy. Once you have correct amperage concentrate on rod angle and travel speed and your rod pretty much feeds itself.
Couple things. Make sure your surface is completely prep'd and you are comfortable with your body location to reach your weld. Do not continue if you think you messed up...stop immediately, clean your spot and restart.
Not necessarily. There is plenty of ambient light on clear dives to assist with positioning, ie. starts and rod angle etc. The thing with underwater welding is that turbidity can affect visibility as well. I personally use a #7 lens on almost all welding. For burning I use a #5, or for example I'm in th Ohio River this week and will burn with no lens seeing as how there is absolutely zero viz.
Thanks for the encouragement. But since I hate the water, I wouldn't want to do underwater welding, even though I hear the pay is amazing. I'll look into regular welding though.
Is it true that you can't do underwater welding for more than 7 years cause it's to harsh on the body? IS it really harsh on the body??
I have read up on a lot of Side effects from diving too deep, too long etc and long term effects such as bone necrosis. What are the chances of actually developing such things later on in life, or how long is such a career lived? Will I be able to make this a long term career and insure retirement?
The best of the best, people like you are my role models
Im thinking about the same thing, welding since 15 years old, im into welding mad. Just love it, Problem is im in mainland europe, no sea around me so i have to go abroad for this kind of job, Is it worth it? i mean if theres enough job oportunities? Thanks for answer
Is that UCC? I dove with them a few seasons in Michigan
Man! I Love It!! I am SMAW NCII welder and i want to learn more!!! specially that underwater!!
that actually looks quite peaceful.
WHAT A FUN LOOKING JOB CONGRATS ON THE CAREER :D
Silly question but how does water not get into that helmet - is it air tight around your neck or is it just that you don't tip it too far? Thanks!
you know my intention was to weld underwater but along the line I decided I will do tig and maybe in the nearest future I will love to be an underwater welder,from Nigeria
How come we don't just feed regular oxygen thru a tube down to the diver? Or it the pressure so strong that the oxygen would not work its way down? Or a full suit where you stay dry and have own atmosphere inside, based on surface pressure.
thank lord his name wasn't diver 1
Iv been curious...is diver 1 a title?(dont laugh haha)
@@brandonteal7211 it's a diving safety video where they go through how divers died in detail no.s to identify the divers
@@brandonteal7211look for Delta T
was that red thing you used at @5:48 a fillet gauge
How did you get started in you underwater welding career? Especially welding on nuclear power equipment?
Look up CDA (Commercial Diving Academy) in Florida. You have to go to school for it but it seems to only last like 5-7 months.
Im currently at job corps for welding. Im interested in becoming an underwater welder but I don't know how to go about doing it. Any tips or advice would be great please
Do you ever go in the middle of the ocean or do you stay quite close to land?
No...it's to protect my suit from snags or tear mostly on the knee. Makes the suit last a bit longer. Plus it's handy if you need pockets.
Thank you! The second track is Benny Benassi "Change Style"
Would apprenticing for another trade like plumbing or welding before or during dive school help my chances picking up jobs after dive school?
Hey Glenn, Long time!!! Just ran across this video, ahh the memories... Hope all is well!!! Have to catch up sometime.
Cheers, Mike W.
Awesome video. Thanks for posting. What different techniques do you have to do underwater vs. on land?
Actually what's the name of this first song bro toooo good!
the band is called "lyrics born" the song name is "bad dreams"
Preston Valentic I
It's called shit
It's sick.
and what great visibility. What a nice place to work. Did you start offshore?
+GLEN RITCHER Nice video I'm looking into DIT and Ocean corp....they both say they prepare you and I will be certified is this true?
I bet more people exist, that have climbed Mt Everest ,than proficient underwater welders..Must feel good to know, only a few people on earth can do what you do... Is this piece work for a company or by the hour...
Can you somehow change the current? I guess it is done by comm over some intercom, right?
if you don't mind me asking around how much do you make each dive? I'm a welding and I'm interested in the underwater aspect
What brand-name of welding transformer do U use?
and if I may ask a model of this welder?
About how many Ampers welding current U did have on this video?
Nice video, and nice welding (I'm a topside welder). What's the second track?
Only if you go by way of union companies. Non union (mostly inland) the need of the company dictates whether they will train you as an underwater welder. For example when I hired on to a company a while ago there was a lot of weld repairs needed for GE and Westinghouse so the dive company set up a program to meet their goals. Guys straight out of dive school were sent through the weld program.
Hola de nuevo maquina! crees que es factible encontrar trabajo en tu profesión, por ejemplo soldando bajo el agua?
vale la pena pagar tan caro el curso?
Gracias Glen por tu tiempo y quiero ver más videos tuyos!!! jejeje
I'm 17 and not sure what to do in life , wielding and welding interest me seeing the pay is pretty good and you dont have to go to college , how hard is it and how long would it take to learn and get a job?
its takes a while to learn maybe a few years depends on you but its hard but pays very very well, but then again nothing is easy in life so work hard and get payed good money as a welder. btw i am 18 and i am going to be a welder and planning on retiring early lol, i learned welding from central technicial high school in canada.
I agree with rahman Iam a freshman going to a technical high school that gives a variety of different career choices and I chose welding becuase of the high pay and also my uncle is a welder over in Europe. But since your already 17 I would recommend going to a school designed just for welding practice best of luck Brian!
Brian h The problem with many in the high paying trades, is having the ability to save your money and not waste it on non stop parting and buying useless toys. Many leave their earnings behind in the towns they worked, being bilked out of most of it through sheer stupidity. Look up, building the Alaskan pipeline- The American experience. Welders made damned good money in those days, Shit, you do a few years on jobs like that and invest your money wisely, you will do very well. sadly many got caught up in drugs, gambling, drinking and whores, and left with little at the end. What's that they say about a fool and his money?
It does require schooling but it doesn't require a college degree no. Now I can't speak for underwater welding as i have to finish my welding cert before i can go to school for that but as far as regular welding goes it isn't really all that hard, it's getting it to look good thats a bitch sometimes. But if you're like me and aren't terribly book smart and do better with your hands as far as learning goes, you'll probably beast right through it.
RCG true was gonna do mech engineer but decided welding mech in with a bach its like 55k beggining salary i think i would be better off with a cert and later go to school for underwater welding
You weld better under water than I do on the surface. I'd best not quit the day job.
Im assuming that the small tank on your back is just a backup?
Yes it is....and with a free-flow hat such as the one I"m using, it wouldn't last very long. Never know what situation you might be in I suppose.
nice video! I wanted to ask some questions. ive always wanted to get into diving but not sure where to start at and then with welding I am interested in.
i just turned 22 and Ive been a barber and im getting sick of that job so I want a more interesting job and this is what im looking at along with a couple more jobs but if you can give me some advice on where to start at and the starting pay and if there is a lot of work in underwater welding? please and thanks so much I hope to hear from you!
Im 18. i have been in welding classes for 3 years throughout my highschool career. the teacher considers me an advanced student, and when i graduate ill do a welding program in college for a year before going to a dive school that teaches underwater welding. its safe to say that im pretty decent above ground, what aspects change underwater? i.e travel speed, amps, arc gaps, etc.
Isn't underwater welding super dangerous? or does the water conduct the electricity away from you?
Not to sound cliché but anything can be dangerous without proper precautions. Welding underwater is as safe as the crew who is running the job. The way I describe it underwater, is imagining an "aura" around the stinger when it is "hot". If your hand is within that field and uninsulated you will feel an uncomfortable shocking sensation. It will not kill you, just piss you off ;) A simple latex glove can solve that problem. Electricity always flows in the path of least resistance, so just make sure no exposed skin is touching the work surface. Always make sure your equipment is in good condition ie. cables aren't cut, the stinger is functioning properly, etc.
These along with many other safety topics should be addressed before partaking in any underwater welding/burning activity and you will have a safe experience.
HOWEVER, by far the most important aspect (it can kill a diver) is to always use DC (direct current) and NOT AC (alternate current) when underwater.
Although I am only 14 years old, I believe that I want to go into an underwater welding career when I get older but I wanted to ask how long the hours welding, and what the typical salary is/ is it worth it for all the work you do?
oh man it it definitely worth it from what i've heard. The hours vary but the pay is anywhere from $40,000-$100,000+ depending on the job and the amount of experience you have, among other things. I'm currently in school for welding and I am looking to CDA (Commercial Diving Academy) in Florida for underwater welding and diving. I say go for it man!
i learned at the age of 15 u can do it forsure lol im 16 now
i noticed he wasnt using any particular motion whilst weling, (small circles, half circles) why was that?
Fedor E why would he?
Dream Job!! Man.. That looks like great work!
Gleen, I'm a dry land welder, and we have Auto lens, I currently am working on a toy and would like your opinion. Do you think a underwater auto darken filter would be helpful to you in your job?
For one thing (unless you are really good and given right circumstances) you never move your puddle. Where the bead lies is exactly the result you will get. So much goes into the aspects of wet welding such as water temperature, depth (the deeper/ more pressure the smaller the bead), turbidity (particles can enter your weld), water current(can actually push your puddle)....and so on.
I'm sorry to say, but not all topside welders make good dive welders.
I was looking into a underwater welding school it's located in Seattle. they say it takes seven months for the schooling and they said 80% of their students gets jobs they help get them for their students is this a good idea?
i learned how to arc weld & mig weld at a group home in less than 4 months i was 15 at the time
How dangerous is this work really? It looks amazingly interesting to do.
i see you are using just a regular welding whip, what kind of rods are you using. and how do you keep yourself from getting shocked?
The leads are the same, yes. The stinger itself is a different design to better insulate and it secures the rod tighter. To keep from getting shocked always use direct current and wear rubber gloves without holes. With direct current the arc flows in one direction and uses the path of least resistance which will be the work surface to the stinger. There is a mild field that surrounds the stinger when "hot" but it is a mild annoying shock, hence the gloves.
What kind of welding rods? 7018s ?
jcoish30
Depends on the base material just like topside.
right now im on Vito belguim doing my 5th year of welding in BSO, after that im going to Antwerp for Underwater welding so. I hope everything ends well, much people say that you can do underwater welding only for 10years is that actually true?
Grtz Jc
you guys are awesome, i wish im as tough as you guys😂, im also a welder and i dont plan on doing underwater welding, im too scared😂, good work you guys.
Diving license first or welding certificate first to become like this?
Just wondering how long have you been welding before you started to do underwater welding?
Im going into Gr. 12 and am super interested in underwater welding, I have my divers licence and feel comfortable underwater, just wondering how deep do you usually go down and I heard there is not many females in the field, is it harder for them to find a job?
Hi, im an open water diver certified by PADI, im also pretty young and I enjoy diving how can I enter this industry? Also I dont know how to weld do the companies teach you?
Yeah working in water would suck in the winter etc, but like you said it sure beats sitting in the same chair for 8 hours a day.
I'm 22 years old, in the USMC Reserve, and am currently enrolled in a Welding Technology program at my community college. I've been researching commercial diving for a while now and think that it would be an exciting career path once i finish my schooling. So far I know that I need to find a commercial diving school that is NATIONALLY ACCREDITED. By the looks of things I want to find work outside of the US, not only for travel and the lifestyle be you will, but the safety concerns with the diving industry in the US. There's still some research and decision making to do, but do you have any advice or critique to what I've stated above? Thanks, and love your video!
Semper Fi! Hmm.....for an American to break out as a diver working for an oversees company can be tricky. Not so much accreditation, but more on the lines of work visas, companies requiring IMCA certification along with HSE and so on. Then you have to contend with the labor laws; as far as them needing to hire in country first. Not that any of these hurdles can't be jumped, but you can see the obstacles. You can research US companies that do overseas work, but that plays into seniority a lot and favoritism for the good jobs. For example. The company I worked for made annual trips to Brazil for work. I am a Brazilian citizen(dual). Did they ever send me? I was good enough to supervise high profile jobs for them, but I wasn't in the "click" that got to go....they had headaches trying to get people work visas at times.
As for national safety concerns, yes there are many. But it starts with the diver being able to recognize, research and be up to date with OE (operational experience) throughout the industry and push back with valid argument and not let the companies get away with complacency.
I also work with a group for consulting. We research trends, so please understand the safety concerns of our industry are worldwide. For example Germany has been having problems adhering to basic standards; Spain has killed three diver in the last month......and so on.
Let me know if any of this helps or if you have more questions.
Glenn Richter
Thank you very much for the reply! I'll get back to you if I have any further questions.
Why is the air tank upside down? Why a back pack and no BCD?
bailout is upside down so he can activate his bailout on his own.. Simply reaching around with his left hand.. why no bc? he is on ssa and obviously working on bottom trying to weld.. not scuba diving
Quanto não ganha um profissional deste nível???
omg man awesome right now im on a welding school, im gonna go to an underwater welding school in 2 years. im looking for it to do it man it really rocks!!
Anything I should know before getting started?