Welding Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Contract Review; qualify and maintain Welders, Welding Operators; develop Welding Procedures and techniques that align to customer requirement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement (s)

Perform Contract Review, Review Customer Specifications and Code restrictions and develop Weld procedures specific to the project requirement.Oversee& guide WeldingInspectorsfor Codes, Standards and Customer requirements, assist in preparingWeldProcedures.Qualify Welders and Welding Operators per ASME Section IX/AWS D1.1and Customer requirements.Develops welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involvingfabrication of metals,utilizingknowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles.Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new ormodifycurrent welding methods, techniques, and procedures, discover new patterns of welding phenomena, or to correlate and substantiate hypotheses.Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements which involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post heating requirements.Evaluates new developments inweldingfield forpossible applicationto current welding problems orproduction processes.Coordinates with thevariousWelding Laboratories to get the welding procedure tested and toensurethat the testingis in compliance withthe applicable codes.Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.Maintain the welder continuity logperthe applicable qualification codes.Perform Surveillance check on the production welds to ensure the weldsare in compliancewiththe welding procedure specification.Participate in weekly review of jobs and other job-related meetings.Notify the Production department about the performance ofWelders/Welding operators every week. Review the Job Instructions sheet fromWeldingperspective.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Masters degree in Welding Engineering or Material Science and Engineering and minimum two years related experience.

Experience: 2-3 years related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)

Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

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