Welding Engineer

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP seeks a Welding Engineer in Houston, TX, to support the Asset Integrity team with welding procedures, anomaly assessments, and materials verification to maintain pipeline integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW, GTAW), NDE methods, and relevant standards (API 1104, ASME IX). Travel up to 20% may be expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Welding Engineering or related discipline.
• MS in Welding Engineering preferred.
• Experience with midstream pipeline welding and NDE is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for welding, fabrication, inspection, and NDE.
• Develop, review, and approve welding procedures and welder qualifications.
• Update welding/NDE specifications, procedures, and manuals.
• Conduct welding and NDE audits of vendors and facilities.
• Review and approve WPS, PQR, and related documentation.
• Support pipeline integrity programs through anomaly assessments and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

SMAW

GMAW

SAW

FCAW

GTAW

RT

UT

MT

PT

Education

BS in Welding Engineering

MS in Welding Engineering

Tools

ASME Section IX

API 1104

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. *To access Dayforce at its best, log in from the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. * 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 a 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

• 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.