Welding and Materials Supervisor

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

This position is responsible for supervising the Welding and Materials functions within Asset Integrity to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant construction and maintenance activities across BWP’s pipeline system. The role provides technical leadership for welding procedures, material selection, material verification, material approvals during purchasing, and compliance with federal and industry standards. The position represents the company in a professional capacity and oversees engineering support, analysis, and documentation related to welding and materials.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and apply 49 CFR 192 and 195 welding and material regulations
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API 5L, API 1104, AWS D1.1, and related industry codes
• Ability to read and interpret Material Test Reports (MTRs) and mill certificates
• Experience with welding procedure qualification, welder qualification, and weld inspection
• Strong understanding of pipeline steels, material properties, and defect behavior
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel up to 20% and work in varied field environments
• Ability to teach and communicate complex technical concepts to non-experts
• BS in Engineering or Materials Science

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience in pipeline welding or inspection
• Experience implementing or managing an Approved Material List (AML)
• Experience developing or reviewing welding procedures and supporting documentation
• CWI or SCWI certification
• NACE / AMPP materials or metallurgy certification
• Experience supporting PHMSA and state pipeline regulators, or industry audits
• Prior supervisory or team-lead responsibilities
• Experience in failure analysis and metallurgical evaluation
• Masters Degree and / or P.E.

Responsibilities

• Welding procedure development, qualification, and approval (WPS, PQR, WPQ)
• Consumable selection and storage oversight
• Pipeline material selection and conformance with company specifications
• Approved Material List (AML) governance
• Material Test Report (MTR) reviews and traceability verification
• 49 CFR 192 and 195 material requirements
• 49 CFR 192 Subpart E & Subpart M welding compliance
• 49 CFR 195 welding and material specifications
• Material verification program (TVC) alignment with Mega Rule requirements
• Supporting internal and external stakeholders on welding and material issues
• NCR (Non-Conformance Report) evaluation and resolution
• Auditing of field welding practices and material documentation
• Technical support for failure analysis involving welds or materials
• Vendor qualification for welding services and material supply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager