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Laveer Engineering · 11 hours ago

Lead Welding Engineer

Manning, SC

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $146K/yr

7+ years exp

Westinghouse Electric Co is committed to providing clean energy solutions and seeks a Lead Welding Engineer to support welding-related requirements for nuclear power plants. The role involves collaboration with the Welding Engineering group, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringService Industry

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within the Welding Engineering group to divide work scopes, technical approach and initiatives to drive successful implementations. A high level of Group interaction is expected

Review contracts, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications

Provide technical input for proposals such as weld metal volumes, code requirements, filler metal types, PWHT/Preheat and WPS/PQR review for costing

Provide guidance to fabricators and construction personnel for compliance with project welding requirements

Review project documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, and Code Requirements to ensure conformance with project requirements

Filler Metal Inventory management includes generating requisitions, interfacing with vendors as well as reviewing and approving filler metals to be provided to projects

Participate in constructability and design reviews for the development of Westinghouse technologies

Interface with other Engineering disciplines to provide SME Welding Engineering guidance

Support the continued development of the Welding Database which houses PQRs and WPSs

Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and associate causal analyses

Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements

Support Audits and address welding related questions and issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers

Provide SME support for other WEC entities on welding related issues

Qualification

Welding EngineeringNuclear-specific experienceASME Codes knowledgeWelding procedures qualificationWelding processes familiarityQuality assurance knowledgeTeamworkCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

7+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position

5+ years of nuclear-specific related experience in the power plant, shipbuilding, industrial process construction, maintenance, component repair and replacement, applied research and development, and/or manufacturing facility

Strong working knowledge ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, IV, XI, B31.1 and AWS D1.1

Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development

Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes

Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

Employee Referral Program