Senior Field Welding Engineer — LNG & Heavy Industry

Bechtel; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Port Arthur, TX invites a skilled Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global field welding programs on LNG project sites. You will oversee the welding lab, rod room, PWHT, and the quality plan, advising field teams and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

You will bring deep welding codes expertise (AWS/API/NFPA/ASTM/ASNT), hands-on field supervision, and problem-solving under pressure to ensure safety and quality across all welding operations.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work activities for Project Field Engineer and the Lead Field Welding engineer in implementing the site welding program on medium projects
• Implements and maintains Bechtel Field Welding program for all welding operations.
• Provides technical assistance to field superintendents and crafts.
• Ensures that all supervision and craft personnel involved in welding operations are educated and aware of applicable code and project requirements.
• Reviews site Welding, PWHT and NDE subcontractor documentation of daily work for technical accuracy
• Performs Visual and other examination methods in accordance with project developed procedures and standards.

Skills

Welding field program management

NDE knowledge

Problem solving under pressure

Technical welding guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

Welding codes: AWS/API/NFPA/ASTM/ASNT

Welding processes: SMAW GTAW GMAW FCAW

Bechtel tools: Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITS

Job description

Bechtel in Port Arthur, TX invites a skilled Welding Engineer to lead and maintain global field welding programs on LNG project sites. You will oversee the welding lab, rod room, PWHT, and the quality plan, advising field teams and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

You will bring deep welding codes expertise (AWS/API/NFPA/ASTM/ASNT), hands-on field supervision, and problem-solving under pressure to ensure safety and quality across all welding operations.