Welding Quality Lead: Codes & NDE Compliance

Burns & McDonnell (old); Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Welding Specialist to lead the review and approval of welding-related documentation, including WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, and ITPs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements. You will work with mechanical, piping, and other engineers to evaluate supplier weld procedures and material tests.

You will oversee budgets, attend kickoff and pre-inspection meetings, and drive improvements in supplier quality.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in welding engineering technology or related field with 7+ years QC/industrial construction/equipment manufacturing experience.
• Alternative: Associate degree with 9+ years experience in quality control industrial construction/equipment manufacturing.
• High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years experience in QC in industrial construction/equipment manufacturing, including hands-on welding/NDE.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sections II, V & IX.
• Experience with welding and materials inspection on large construction projects and EPC contractor experience preferred.
• Experience in qualification and application of WPS, PORs, and NDE per Codes/Standards.
• Strong understanding of material toughness and Charpy requirements per ASME VIII and B31.3.
• Ability to review and comment on Supplier's WPS, PORs, and material test reports to ASME IX variables.
• Expert with industry standards and codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Competent with basic AI tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• NDT qualifications such as AWS, CWI, SCWI, CSWIP 3.1/3.2, EWI, EWT, EWE, IIW/EWF Diploma or BGAS preferred.
• Coating/Painting qualifications such as NACE, ICorr, BGAS, Frosio, ICAT preferred.
• Various API/ISO qualifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead process to review and approve WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, and ITPs to meet contract requirements.
• Review material and welding procedure submittals for ASME IX and toughness/Charpy requirements.
• Provide technical feedback on NDE reports and supplier weld procedures.
• Lead budget estimates, manage expenditures, and ensure alignment with project budgets.
• Lead project kickoff and pre-inspection meetings with stakeholders including suppliers and clients.
• Validate inspection logs/schedules and present submittal review reports.
• Resolve NCRs and drive lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Welding Engineers and Supplier Quality Specialists.
• Apply API 582 guidelines to welding procedures and fabrication practices.
• Comply with policies and standards and lead supplier quality training.

Conocimientos

Expert written and verbalcommunication

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Competent with AI tools

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in welding engineering technology or related field

Associate degree in welding technology

High School Diploma/GED with 11 years experience in quality control

Herramientas

NDE methods

Welding procedure review tools

Descripción del empleo

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Welding Specialist to lead the review and approval of welding-related documentation, including WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, and ITPs, ensuring alignment with contract requirements. You will work with mechanical, piping, and other engineers to evaluate supplier weld procedures and material tests.

You will oversee budgets, attend kickoff and pre-inspection meetings, and drive improvements in supplier quality.