A BRAVE worker has revealed he earns £72,000 doing a very dangerous job almost no one wants to do.
Carson Lovrien is an underwater welder but says the tricky career path has its perks as you don’t need any experience or qualifications to get started and you get to explore the world.
TikTok/@carson.lovrienCarson Lovrien earns £72,000 a year doing a job almost no one wants to do[/caption]
TikTok/@carson.lovrienCarson is an underwater welder and loves travelling the world with his job[/caption]
GettyUnderwater welding is seen as a very dangerous job by many because of the unpredictable nature of water and the tools welders use[/caption]
The young man shows off his adventurous job on TikTok and YouTube and has gained an army of fans who love to find out more about his career.
Talking to social media, Carson said: “Underwater welding is one of the most difficult jobs. You can’t see anything while working 85% of the time.
“You are using tools that can and will hurt you or even worse. You’re rarely home. This industry is not meant for everyone.”
The job allows him to be constantly on the move and travelling from place to place all across the world – something Carson sees as a blessing and a curse.
He loves exploring new countries each month but is well aware that he is spending a lot of time away from home and far from his family and friends.
Carson has always wanted to become a diver and says he is “living the dream” after being in the industry for a few years now.
The job is reportedly easy to get into as you can sign up to dive school whenever you want but it is extremely hard to pass the relevant courses.
According to one of Carson’s videos you need to be an excellent swimmer and know almost everything there is about knots.
After mastering these skills you need to fully understand dive tables and most importantly the physics of diving as that’s what will keep you alive if you’re ever in danger.
Underwater welding – also known as commercial diving – is a very risky job as it involves welding in an underwater environment.
These conditions are often harsh and unpredictable – leading to potentially fatal accidents.
Unlike most jobs, every single day is filled with dangerous situations that often can’t be trained for.
Welders are exposed to a number of dangerous hazards such as electric shocks, explosions and decompression sickness alongside drowning as you’re underwater.
Despite the dangers, thousands of people choose to be welders and help to repair and install various underwater structures.
They are responsible for repairing things such as pipelines, offshore oil drilling rigs, ships, dams, locks, sub-sea habitats, and nuclear power facilities.
One of the most daunting parts of the job is staying deep underwater for long periods of time with almost no clear visibility.
The biggest and most dangerous concern divers have is known as a “Delta P” hazard or differential pressure.
This can happen when two areas of water meet with a different water level – often seen at a dam.
The harsh difference in depth causes the water to travel at high speeds and exert a high amount of force as the water battles against each other.
A diver would then get trapped in the bottleneck of the current, leaving them at an incredibly high risk of drowning.
The worst part is that Delta P’s are almost undetectable until it’s too late and divers can’t escape because of the powerful waves.
Despite these risks and terrifying circumstances elite professional underwater welders can earn up to £120,000 a year.
On average, people earn around $30 an hour, according to Carson.
GettyElite professional underwater welders can earn up to $151,000 a year[/caption]
GettyThey are responsible for repairing things such as pipelines, offshore oil drilling rigs, ships, dams, locks, sub-sea habitats, and nuclear power facilities[/caption]
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