Overview
The Welding Engineer is responsible for working and assisting in the execution of welding processes within a pipeline construction environment. The candidate will also be responsible for examining, designing, and evaluating welds, planning, and documenting welding operations using relevant codes, drawings, or contracts. The Welding Engineer will play a pivotal role in the integrity of a vast number of pipelines that require welds and will assist other engineers in developing of welding manuals, procedures, specifications, and bulletins to ensure conformation to the current federal, state, and local regulations.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities - Works as part of an interactive team within Gas ENG Welding Ctr of Excellence to design, examine, and evaluate welds as well as to plan, and document welding operations in accordance with relevant codes, or drawings.
- Investigate welding related issues to improve product performance and increase productivity.
- Develop repair procedures and assess flaws to determine the fitness-for-service of natural gas pipelines.
- Assist in preparation and revision of Company specifications in conformance with NYS PSC, DOT, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
- Develop welding process procedure qualification, supplier qualification, and product testing.
- Performs other related tasks and assignments as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience - Master's Degree in welding engineering, material science, metallurgy or related field and 2 years of full time work experience in engineering, construction, or other operations area or
- Bachelor's Degree in welding engineering, material science, metallurgy or related field and 3 years of full time work experience in engineering, construction or other operations area.
Relevant Work Experience - Must have minimum of 3 years full time relevant experience in application and theory of welding engineering principles in planning, design and/or operation of the natural gas system. Required
- Must have knowledge of relevant Federal, State, local codes, API 1104, ASME Section IX, NACE, ASTM and other welding/material standards. Required
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to schedules and meet deadlines. Required
- Experience working productively and effectively in a team environment. Required
- Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Required
- Interpretation of radiographs and other non-destructive testing. Preferred
- AWS Certified Welding Engineer or ability to obtain one. Preferred
Licenses And Certfications - Driver's License Required
- Other: AWS certifications Preferred
Physical Demands - Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Ability to read small print and symbols
Additional Physical Demands - Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be able and willing to travel to attend meetings/conference as necessary on Company business.
- Must be able and willing to travel to locations within the company service territory as needed.