Deputy Welding & Technology Center Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston seeks a Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding to actively manage the Welding and Applied Technology Center and support the Corporate Welding and NDE Services program. You will help with project material and equipment planning, align with construction planning, and engage customers early to shape development and testing strategies.

You will identify welding technology advancements, coordinate evaluations at the WATC, and lead specialized testing, mock-ups, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree required with 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
• Graduate degree in Welding Engineering or Materials Science Engineering; Ph.D. preferred
• Experience with global EPC construction projects and deep knowledge of welding process, applications, and field welding solutions
• Experience managing technology programs, strategic initiatives, and diverse teams
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to develop clear technical responses for audiences at multiple levels
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, steels, stainless steels, and nickel-based materials

Responsibilities

• Assists managing the Welding and Applied Technology Center including operations and leading design of experiments development and physical testing/mock-up programs
• Supports the Corporate Welding & NDE Program and the Manager of Welding & NDE Services by assisting customer business development, leading and organizing WATC tours and events, estimating costs for WATC development projects, programming project welding activities, and providing rapid solutions to project teams troubleshooting complex welding issues
• Identifies new welding equipment, welding technologies, consumables and methods of construction which provide competitive advantage to Bechtel
• Leads welding research and development initiatives to apply emerging innovative technology solutions for projects and establish Bechtel as the global EPC welding leader in materials, welding, and adaptive field welding solutions
• Champion welding initiatives that affect the organization’s long term strategic goals and objectives
• Prepare technical presentations for management, welding engineers, customers, and external educational seminars
• Contribute to industry advisory committees, codes of construction, design handbooks and peer-reviewed journals

Skills

Welding Engineering

Materials Science

Global EPC Projects

Technology Program Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Alloy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Ph.D. preferred in Welding Engineering

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Houston seeks a Deputy Corporate Manager of Welding to actively manage the Welding and Applied Technology Center and support the Corporate Welding and NDE Services program. You will help with project material and equipment planning, align with construction planning, and engage customers early to shape development and testing strategies.

You will identify welding technology advancements, coordinate evaluations at the WATC, and lead specialized testing, mock-ups, and field