Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago
Corporate Welding Engineer (Houston)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, dedicated to building inspiring projects across various industries. The Corporate Welding Engineer will be responsible for ensuring technical accuracy and alignment of multiple projects in support of the BCOI Welding program, developing corporate welding procedures, and providing technical direction to project teams.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Key point contact for welding- related issues and initiatives for his/her assigned projects. Has regular interface with Lead Field Welding Engineers, Project Field Engineers, and site management, from the various business lines as required
Provide technical and administrative support and direction for project construction field welding engineers including training & development
The development, preparation, control and maintenance of the welding and special process procedures, standards and manuals
Perform project audits in accordance with the applicable Quality Manual
Provide assistance in the certification of home office and field welding engineers and specialists
Champion opportunities for home office & field welding engineers/specialists to look for new or improved work processes
Support project lead field welding engineers in resolving personnel and technical related matters as they arise
Participate with staff personnel from welding and NDE services, Engineering & Construction in the development of construction related field welding and NDE applications and policies in the GBU's and EU's
Provide assistance to the Project Field Engineer and other project team members on all construction welding, NDE and special process control matters
Perform training on welding and NDE related issues to organizations and departments outside construction field welding services, including participation on Code and Industry committees
Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Welding & NDE Services
Project Support: Support project lead field welding engineer in resolving personnel and technical related matters as they arise
Help establish and implement welding program
Provide technical support for a welder training program if required
Assist in the coordination of NDE Vendors
Monitor for best practices to support similar programs
Assist in the procurement of welding equipment, consumables and supplies
Maintain and implement corporate responsibilities
Collect results, trends and activities and report to the Manager of Welding & NDE Services
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Technology or Materials Science with 10+ years welding engineering experience in home office and field assignments, / or 15+ years Welding Engineering, experience in home office and field assignments with a minimum of 5+ years experience on heavy industrial construction projects
Thorough knowledge of ASME, AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM and ASNT codes, specifications and standards
Must be certifiable by written examination to Bechtel's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II in Radiographic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant and Visual Examination
Proficient in multiple welding processes applications
Position also requires multiple industry business line experience with at least 10 years experience as a Lead Field Welding Engineer on direct hire projects
Strong technical background and knowledge of all phases of welding applications and methods, and non-destructive examination relating to construction activities
Proficient in the development of technical presentations
Available and able to travel extensively to support welding needs on a worldwide basis
Benefits
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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