Sr Welding Engineer (Ops)

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company seeks a Sr Welding Engineer to assess welding procedures, ensure proper practices, and support field welding, NDE, and testing. This individual contributor role reports to the regional operations lead and partners with the regional quality team.

Qualified candidates bring 5–10 years in welding, a welding engineering degree, and hands-on experience with various welding systems and codes. Expect 20–50% travel to project sites and field oversight.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience
• Professional Degree Preferred (Weld Engineering Preferred)
• Experience programming semi-automatic, automatic or robotic welding systems
• Extensive experience in welding procedures, practices and equipment
• Holds certifications in common weld or NDE processes
• Knowledge of engineering, fabrication, and construction methods

Responsibilities

• Regional SME with advanced knowledge in welding procedures/practices.
• Produce contract specific inspection and test plans
• Compile engineering deliverables into a Field Contract Instruction Handbook for welding, inspection, and testing

Skills

GMAW knowledge

FCAW knowledge

SAW knowledge

Welding QA & NDE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Tools

KAREL

RAPID

INFORM

KRL

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Sr Welding Engineer is responsible for assessing and maintaining welding procedures and ensuring the company is employing proper welding practices. This position is an individual contributor role requiring advanced knowledge in CB&I Storage Solutions, its product line and industry welding practices. The role directly reports to the regional operations lead and routinely interacts with the regional quality team

Responsibilities

• Regional SME with advanced knowledge in welding procedures/practices.
• Produce contract specific inspection and test plans
• Compile engineering deliverables into a Field Contract Instruction Handbook, which provides the instructions, procedures and documents used to perform and record welding, inspection and testing of products.
• Communicate with Project Management to provide project support for welding, NDE, test planning and scheduling.
• Communicate with field supervision to provide project support and guidance with application of welding, NDE and testing procedures.
• Instructs field supervision on the collection and recording of field produced test results and records.
• Maintains on-site presence to view and verify quality performance.
• Provides guidance to field crews in the application of welding and NDE testing procedures.
• Capable of independently investigating problems resolving Non Conformance Reports (NCR)
• Lead site activities for Post Weld Heat Treatment and Pressure Testing of products
• Assists Safety Department when needed with special safety aspects of welding, burning, and testing
• Review customer specifications and provide technical advice to Estimating to cover welding & quality risks to assure lowest installed cost
• Perform periodic welding inspections and quality control activities on all projects to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Conduct visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and other testing methods to verify weld quality and integrity.
• Monitor welding procedures and techniques to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Establish Inspection Test Plans (ITP) based on contractual and code requirements.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, codes, and regulations related to welding and quality control.

Local Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of GMAW, FCAW and SAW
• Working knowledge of destructive weld test methods
• Program Languages: KAREL, RAPID, INFORM, KRL and G-Code

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Professional Degree Preferred (Weld Engineering Preferred)
• Experience programming semi-automatic, automatic or robotic welding systems
• Extensive Experience in Welding procedures, practices and equipment
• Holds certifications in common weld or NDE processes
• Knowledge of Engineering, Fabrication, and Construction methods
• Familiarity with the Energy industry and Plate Structures products preferred

Skills and Behaviors

• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
• Ability to travel from home offices to project sites; Typically 20-50%