Welding Engineer

Boardwalk Pipelines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP in Houston, Texas is seeking a Welding Engineer to support the Asset Integrity and Pipeline Safety team with welding procedures, anomaly assessments, and materials verification to maintain pipeline integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead welding and NDE activities, develop and review WPS, PQRs, and welder qualifications, and help update welding specs and manuals while ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years midstream pipeline experience.
• AWS CWI or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for welding and NDE to support pipeline integrity, operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Develop, review, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Review and approve welding and NDE documentation including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, fabrication drawings, and NDE specifications.
• Support pipeline integrity programs through anomaly assessments and repair evaluations.
• Drive implementation of industry best practices and ensure compliance with new regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Welding processes

NDE inspection

API 1104

ASME IX

Technical analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Welding Engineering

Job description

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE BWP) is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids for its customers. Additional information about the Partnership can be found on its website at www.bwpmlp.com.

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for an Welding Engineer for our Houston, Texas office.

Position Description

Support the Asset Integrity and Pipeline Safety team by performing technical tasks related to welding procedures, anomaly assessment calculations, and materials verification. This role assists with analysis and documentation necessary to maintain the integrity and regulatory compliance of the pipeline system.

Responsibilities

The Welding Engineer provides technical leadership for pipeline welding and non-destructive examination to support pipeline integrity, operations, maintenance, and capital projects. This role ensures safe, reliable and compliant operation of pipeline and facility assets across the organization.

• Provide technical support for pipeline welding, fabrication, inspection, and NDE, during pipeline construction, maintenance, operations, and repair activities.
• Develop, review, and approve WPS(s), PQR(s), and welder qualifications.
• Develop and update company welding and NDE specifications, procedures, and manuals.
• Conduct welding and NDE audits of vendors, contractors, fabrication facilities, and construction activities.
• Review and approve welding and NDE documentation including WPS(s), PQR(s), welder qualifications, fabrication drawings, and NDE specifications.
• Support pipeline integrity programs through anomaly assessments and repair evaluations.
• Drive implementation of industry best practices and ensure compliance with new regulations and industry standards.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW, GTAW) and NDE inspection techniques (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Working knowledge of API 1104, ASME Section IX, and other related welding and inspection standards.
• Ability to evaluate technical data, develop technical recommendations, and support engineering assessments.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to field locations and vendor/contractor facilities as required.

Required Education

• BS in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting midstream pipeline operations including pipeline construction, inspection, manufacturing/fabrication methods.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or other related certifications.
• Working knowledge of CFR 192 and 195, ASME B31.8 and B31.4, and other related industry regulations, codes, and standards.
• Experience conducting anomaly assessments (ASME B31G, RSTRENG), and evaluating pipeline repair methods.

Preferred Education

• MS in Welding Engineering or Metallurgy or Materials Engineering.

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.