Field Welding Engineer

Bechtel•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead, implement, and maintain global construction field welding programs and provide specialized welding engineering support. You will manage, inspect, and monitor the welding test lab, the rod room, the weld heat treatment program, and the laboratory quality plan. Your technical advice will help ensure defects, behaviors, and other issues are rectified prior to final inspection. #LI-BH1

Requirements

Understanding of tank design programs and CAD tools used in the execution of storage tanks engineering.
Thorough understanding of storage tank construction including the use and limitations of construction equipment and sequencing of work.
Knowledge of Welding processes and practices used in the construction of storage tanks.
Have experience in Quality assurance requirements relating to the fabrication and construction of storage tanks.
Superior welding skills with multiple processes including GTAW, SMAW, FCAW and SAW Hands on experience with mobile automatic welding equipment, set-up, trouble-shooting & coaching Knowledge of construction, tools, equipment, supplies, and personnel
Demonstrated understanding of Tank construction procedures, processes and methods Prior work experience with industry known Tank and Vessel field erectors considered an asset
Good communication, customer relations and training /coaching abilities
Open-minded, team player, good listener and leadership qualities
In depth knowledge and practical experience with various NDE examination methods Has conducted, assisted or lead welding training or upgrading schools.

Responsibilities

Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium projects
Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
Ensures that all supervision and craft personnel involved in welding operations are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.
Provides welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code and Bechtel procedures.
Provides technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items.
Coordinates pre- and post-weld heat treatment program whether self- performed by Bechtel or subcontracted.
Coordinates rod room and rod room attendant to ensure all weld filler materials are controlled and meet Bechtel and Code requirements.
Assists in the management of the NDE subcontract, including scheduling and coordination between construction and subcontractor.
Coordinates the welder qualification lab to ensure high quality welders are being employed.
Works with craft to maintain welding documentation and ensure the credibility/accountability of the Welding Program.
Supports the field inspections of welding work to ensure workmanship and materials are in conformance with project requirements.
Advises on recertification of quality behaviors and defects prior to final inspection.
Implements the project quality control program for welding.
Responsible for the requisitioning and set up of the welding consumables program.
Assists field procurement in inspection and receipt of welding materials.
Implements weld inspection tracking system using TEAMWorks/WITS applications.
May be responsible for the implementation and coordination of subcontractors and direct hire Pre/PWHT program.