Welding Engineer

Qualifications

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0-5 years working experience in related field

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Knowledge of general steel fabrication practices, particularly welding, heat treatment, and mechanical testing

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Thorough knowledge of relevant manufacturing codes including ASME Section I, VIII, B31.1, API specifications

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Experience in quality control related activities and the ability to obtain internal auditor certification

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Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate project quality requirements and findings to customers, suppliers and within TEi

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Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio or equivalent process flow software

Responsibilities

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This Welding Engineer is responsible for all welding related activities at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc

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This includes review of customer specifications, identifying project specific welding procedures, communicating with customer to resolve welding related comments or issues, maintaining existing weld procedures, creating new weld procedures as required, testing of welders, and creating and maintaining welder qualification documentation at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc

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Oversee shop floor welding technician activities

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Document review, provide comment, take exception to or ask for clarification on those requirements that differ from TEi standards

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Document review for inclusion of special customer requirements into the Manufacturing and Inspection Test Plan (MITP)

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Develop new welding procedures as needed for project specific applications where welding procedures do not exist

Job description

Position Summary: Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. designs and fabricates high quality Pressure Vessels and Heat Transfer Equipment for the power generation and process industries worldwide. TEi’s product line includes a wide variety of main steam condensers, feedwater heaters, moisture separator reheaters (MSRs) and auxiliary heat exchangers. This Welding Engineer is responsible for all welding related activities at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc. This includes review of customer specifications, identifying project specific welding procedures, communicating with customer to resolve welding related comments or issues, maintaining existing weld procedures, creating new weld procedures as required, testing of welders, and creating and maintaining welder qualification documentation at Thermal Engineering International, (USA) Inc. Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee shop floor welding technician activities.

• Review customer specifications and identify welding requirements. Document review, provide comment, take exception to or ask for clarification on those requirements that differ from TEi standards.

• Review project specific customer specification and identify welding requirements and materials of construction.

• Document review for inclusion of special customer requirements into the Manufacturing and Inspection Test Plan (MITP).

• Develop new welding procedures as needed for project specific applications where welding procedures do not exist.

• Identify welding procedures to be used on each project and included in the Approved Procedures Listing (APL).

• Participate/initiate Continuous Improvement Processes.

• Research new welding/fabrication methods for increased efficiency.

• Oversee the testing of new welder applicants as needed.

• Create WPS/PQR documentation in TEi welding software Codeman.

• Maintain welder continuity and issue monthly reports.

• Perform R&D on new welding techniques, equipment, processes, etc., for increased efficiency.

• Monitor welder performance and provide corrective action when performance issues arise.

• Oversee welding related training to all welders, fitters and assemblers as required.

• Maintain inventory of weld filler metal and order as required.

• Provide weld efficiency rates to Sales for quoting and estimating data.

Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree of Engineering or Science study at an accredited University Welding or Metallurgy degree is preferred

• 2-5 years working experience in related field

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials or demonstrated ability to achieve the certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of general steel fabrication practices, particularly welding, heat treatment, and mechanical testing.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant manufacturing codes including ASME Section I, VIII, B31.1, API specifications

• Experience in quality control related activities and the ability to obtain internal auditor certification

• Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate project quality requirements and findings to customers, suppliers and within TEi

• Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio or equivalent process flow software

• Thorough knowledge of materials (heat treatment, testing, service applications) applicable to TEi products that include carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless and duplex stainless steels

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly to deadlines and problems requiring immediate action

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Knowledge of general steel fabrication practices and processes

• Knowledge and experience in technical writing

• Microsoft Office operating systems