Manufacturing Engineer IV

Job Description

Purpose


The primary responsibility of this position is to provide expertise in welding of metal components utilizing manual and automatic processes, i.e. GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, LBW, etc.

Location

Requires daily onsite attendance at manufacturing plant; this is not a remote-work position
Ability to travel within US and internationally on a frequent basis (40% of time spent working away).
Position spends 50% or more time in manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Develop and qualify welding procedures for Oceaneering's welding activities.

• Create weld programs for Polysoude, AMI and Swagelok orbital welding systems.

• Work as Team Leader on the development of new or existing weld techniques or processes, particularly in regard to small pipe and tubing technology.

• Advise staff on metallurgical issues, particularly when material welding, bonding, or fusion is of issue.

• Review, approve and provide comment on specifications, drawings, plans and procedures.
• Provide knowledge to the Quality Department in regard to weld NDE, to include best techniques for NDE evaluation and industry acceptance.

• Provide onsite weld defect prevention instructions. Train welders in the proper use of the orbital GTAW equipment, including demonstration of equipment through hands on use to solve welding issues.

• Provide expertise and interpretation on welding industry standards such as AWS, ABS, NACE, API, ISO, ASTM, and ASME.

• Partner in activities with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and others as needed.

• Work with engineering to optimize designs for welding quality and efficiency.

• Assist in failure analysis and apply expertise to recommend and evaluate specific tests required to fully understand failure issues.

• Travel within US and internationally on a frequent basis (40% of time spent working away).

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering/or Materials Engineering with concentration in Welding
• Minimum 8 years of experience writing Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification Records based on successful qualification results.
• Must have 8 years of experience generating non-destructive testing, mechanical testing and metallurgical testing matrices for weld samples for subsea applications
• Minimum 8 years of experience programming and operating orbital welding equipment on austenitic stainless steel, super duplex stainless steel and nickel alloy small bore tubes that pass all subsea required non-destructive, mechanical and metallurgical testing.
• Must have 8 years of experience using weld data logger to record weld parameters for qualifications welds.
• Minimum 8 years of experience performing mechanical and metallurgical testing on weld samples necessary to meet subsea application requirements.
• Minimum 8 years of experience working with super duplex stainless steel pipe / tubing coils.

DESIRED

• M.S. in Welding Engineering or equivalent with Ten (10) years welding engineering experience

• Familiarity with O&G subsea equipment and related manufacturing methodologies

Work Conditions

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is considered Mediumwork.

CATEGORY OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT
MEDIUM Lift 20-50 pounds Lift 10-20 pounds Lift up to 10 pounds
Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands. Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection

Identify color differences Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead.Wear PPE for skin protection Operate a motor vehicle

SHOP/INDOORS Primarily indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
When outdoors, humidity is frequently above 90%
Noise is over 85 decibels.
Light is intense/glare.
Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases. Includes exposure to contaminants
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions


We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.