Welding Technologist

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Welding Technologist for the Fabrication, Instrumentation, & Inspection Division within the Facilities & Operations Directorate. The role performs nondestructive examination (NDE), welding examinations, testing, and inspection of components and assemblies used in repair work and new construction. Work takes place in both shop and field environments and includes creating weld-tracking isometric drawings, maintaining inspection records, and supporting welding and welder qualification to applicable codes and standards. The successful candidate coordinates with inspectors and ORNL personnel to complete work requirements and supports ORNL’s mission by demonstrating its values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. The role also supports a respectful workplace and equal opportunity. A pre-hire physical is required after an offer. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification and 7 years of relevant experience.
Ability to maintain and/or renew AWS CWI certifications.
Strong welding background.
Working knowledge of ASME B-31, API, the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.
Ability to obtain and maintain ASNT qualifications in additional NDE areas.
Ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge, including successfully passing a Federal Tier 1 background investigation.
Ability to complete a pre-hire physical after an offer.

Nice To Haves

ASNT Level II qualification in any or all of liquid penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), and ultrasonic thickness (UTT) NDE testing methods.
Transferable NBIC Inservice Inspector Commission (IS) with a Repair Inspector (R) endorsement for boilers and pressure vessels.
Experience qualifying welders, welding operators, and welding procedures for compliance with ASME and AWS codes.
Experience in pressure vessel repair, new construction, and installation.
Strong knowledge of shop and field welding, fabrication, and inspection techniques.
Willingness to obtain tower/stack climbing and rescue training.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff verbally and in writing, and experience using Microsoft Office software.
Motivated self-starter able to work independently and contribute creatively to collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to work in a fast-paced research environment, prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

Perform NDE and welding examinations, testing, and inspection of steam valves, pressure vessels, sheet metal and ductwork, piping components, structural assemblies, and other fabrication assemblies for repair work and new construction.
Perform work in both shop and field environments.
Create isometric drawings for weld tracking.
Produce accurate inspection records.
Qualify welding procedures for compliance with ASME and AWS codes.
Qualify welders and welding operators, and maintain and verify continuity logs.
Verify material chemistry and mechanical requirements against national and foreign standards.
Perform other inspection duties as requested, such as fixed ladder and receipt inspections.
Coordinate with other inspectors and ORNL personnel to complete job requirements.
Align behaviors, priorities, and interactions with ORNL’s core values and promote a respectful, equal-opportunity workplace.