Welding Engineer - Process Control & Training

Bergpipecareers; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Borusan Berg Pipe is seeking a Welding Engineer for our Panama City, FL location to lead welding process control and tehnical standardization across operations. You will mentor welders, develop WPS/PQR and SWCCD documents, and drive KPI reporting to improve quality and productivity.

The role requires knowledge of SAW, GMAW, SMAW techniques, coding standards (AWS/ASME/API), and strong communication with Operations and QA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years welding experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of welding codes: AWS D1.1/1.5, ASME IX, API 5L, API 1104.
• Experience presenting to management and writing technical reports.
• Public speaking and clear communication with all staff levels.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to welding technicians and process engineers.
• Develop and implement welding set‑up and process controls to reduce defects.
• Train operators in SAW, GMAW and SMAW techniques and procedures.
• Approve WPS/weld parameters for SAW processes with Operations and QA.
• Determine key process control parameters for welding technologies (SAW/GMAW).
• Develop WPS/PQR and SWCCD documents for straight seam and girth welding.
• Create KPI welding database and shift‑reporting for teams.
• Monitor welding machines and adjust programming as needed.
• Report welding KPI performance and recommend improvements.
• Lead supplier evaluations and trials for consumables and equipment.
• Stay current with new welding technologies and engage vendors.
• Troubleshoot quality issues and document solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

System thinking

KPI analysis

Decision making

Data interpretation

Education

Metallurgical engineering degree

Welding engineering degree

AWS CWI certification

IWE certification

Lean Six Sigma training

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Borusan Berg Pipe is seeking a Welding Engineer for our Panama City, FL location to lead welding process control and tehnical standardization across operations. You will mentor welders, develop WPS/PQR and SWCCD documents, and drive KPI reporting to improve quality and productivity.

The role requires knowledge of SAW, GMAW, SMAW techniques, coding standards (AWS/ASME/API), and strong communication with Operations and QA.