Lead Welding & Pressure Vessel Engineer - Senior Staff Tech

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is looking for a Principal Engineering Technologist specializing in pressure vessel and structural welding. The role involves applying advanced welding principles, leading fabrication efforts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or 25+ years of experience, be a Certified Welding Inspector, and possess strong mentoring capabilities. The position involves collaboration with teams and maintaining welding procedure compliance. U.S. citizenship is required due to security regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology, or 25+ years of experience with a high school diploma.
• Must be a Certified Welding Inspector.
• 15+ years of experience in developing and qualifying welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration between design and fabrication teams.
• Assess and communicate technical risk of welding activities.
• Develop and maintain welding procedures and records.

Skills

Welding procedures development

Certification as Welding Inspector

Independent technical judgment

Mentoring and training welders

Inspection planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Technology

25+ years of related experience if no degree

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio is looking for a Principal Engineering Technologist specializing in pressure vessel and structural welding. The role involves applying advanced welding principles, leading fabrication efforts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or 25+ years of experience, be a Certified Welding Inspector, and possess strong mentoring capabilities. The position involves collaboration with teams and maintaining welding procedure compliance. U.S. citizenship is required due to security regulations.