Weld Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Global recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Weld Engineer to support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of welding requirements for nuclear component fabrication. This role is based in Newington, NH and will be 100% onsite, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

You will review contracts and designs to create weld maps, PQRs, and WPSs, support ASME Section III programs, and drive cost, quality, and safety improvements while collaborating with customers, ANIs, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering from an accredited university.
• 2+ years of experience as a Welding Engineer in a highly regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of AWS, ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, VIII, IX; AWS D1.1; NAVSEA 1688, 248, 278; NAVSEA 250-1500-1.
• Experience with qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 QA requirements and Welding Program best practices.
• High level of knowledge related to electronic welding management or shop traveler system.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.

Responsibilities

• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide guidance to fabricators for compliance with project welding requirements.
• Create, review, and implement weld maps, drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software package and associated PQR and WPS databases.
• Provide input to estimates and proposals for welding-related activities.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding-related questions and issues raised by ANIs, Code and regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.
• Provide support for the maintenance and development of the Westinghouse ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.
• Support manufacturing components as related to welding activities.
• Focus on leaning out fabrication processes from a standpoint of cost, quality and safety.
• Implement new welding technologies and equipment.

Skills

AWS

ASME Codes

Welding procedures

Welding processes

NAVSEA docs

NQA-1 QA

Welding management

ASME committees

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Weld Engineering

Tools

NAVSEA Publications 1688/248/278

NAVSEA 250-1500-1

Job description

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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Weld Engineer you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of welding requirements, procedures, and programs for the fabrication of nuclear components.The Welding Engineer also supports fabrication activities, resolves welding-related issues, maintains ASME Section III welding programs, and evaluates new technologies and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and cost performance.

You will report to the Engineering Manager and be located at Newington, NH. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide guidance to fabricators for compliance with project welding requirements.
• Create, review, and implement weld maps, drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software package and associated PQR and WPS databases.
• Provide input to estimates and proposals for welding-related activities.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding-related questions and issues raised by Authorized Nuclear Inspectors (ANIs), Code and regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.
• Provide support for the maintenance and development of the Westinghouse ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.
• Support manufacturing components as related to welding activities.
• Focus on leaning out fabrication processes from a standpoint of cost, quality and safety.
• Implement new welding technologies and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Weld Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience as a Welding Engineer or related position in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear component manufacturing, shipbuilding, or aerospace manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of AWS, ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, VIII, IX, AWS D1.1, and NAVSEA Technical Publications 1688, 248, and 278. Experience with NAVSEA 250-1500-1 is also relevant.
• Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices.
• High level of knowledge related to implementation and use of electronic welding management or shop traveler system.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $69,200 to $86,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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