Senior Welding Specialist & Technical Consultant CWI/CWEng

Partek Laboratories Inc; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Partek Laboratories Inc operates one of the Gulf Coast's largest metallurgical testing labs and welder certification facilities, delivering expert guidance on welding procedure qualifications and failure analyses.

The Sr. Welding Specialist (CWI or CWEng) will develop, review, and qualify welding procedures, interpret codes, perform metallurgical evaluations, and prepare WPSs and technical reports on site in Houma, LA. Strong writing, safety, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active status for SCWI/CWI (Sr. or CWEng) or equivalent credential is REQUIRED.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work in the U.S. is REQUIRED.
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent combination of education and extensive fabrication/manufacturing experience.
• Strong practical and theoretical welding know-how, including monitoring welding parameters.
• Solid knowledge of materials behavior, metallurgy, and welding for structural use.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, API, ABS Rules, Military Standards) and welding procedure qualification development/consulting.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail, safety commitment, and ability to work in laboratory and shop environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and qualify welding procedures across multiple processes.
• Interpret codes and standards and perform metallurgical evaluations.
• Prepare welding procedure specifications (WPSs), technical reports, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot welding issues with clients and perform root cause analyses.
• Suggest process improvements and monitor welding parameters and lab testing.
• Mentor in-house personnel and ensure safety and quality requirements.
• Support continuous enhancement of laboratory methods and certification practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

SCWI/CWI or CWEng credential

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Partek Laboratories Inc operates one of the Gulf Coast's largest metallurgical testing labs and welder certification facilities, delivering expert guidance on welding procedure qualifications and failure analyses.

The Sr. Welding Specialist (CWI or CWEng) will develop, review, and qualify welding procedures, interpret codes, perform metallurgical evaluations, and prepare WPSs and technical reports on site in Houma, LA. Strong writing, safety, and collaborative skills are essential.