Bechtel - Houston, TX
posted 3 months ago
As a Corporate Welding Specialist / Trainer at Bechtel, you will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining the corporate welding and non-destructive examination (NDE) program across the organization. This position involves overseeing global construction field welding programs and providing specialized welding engineering support to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and site requirements. You will be responsible for managing, training, and qualifying welders in the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Short Circuit Transfer (STT) process, ensuring adherence to Bechtel's safe work processes. Additionally, you will assist in the welder testing and training facility and maintain control over filler metals used in welding operations. Your responsibilities will include providing technical assistance to field engineers, discipline superintendents, and craftspeople, as well as overseeing the Project Field Welding program. You will implement the project Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) program and quality control measures, ensuring that all welding activities meet the highest standards. You will also manage the welding test shop to ensure that high-quality welders are being tested and qualified. A strong understanding of Bechtel's corporate welding procedures and standards is essential, as is the ability to coordinate and support the project NDE program. In this role, you will verify materials, workmanship, and compliance with specification and code requirements. You will interface with the Welding & NDE Services manager to receive direction on assigned work tasks and will be expected to possess a high level of practical welding skills across various processes, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and GMAW. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting engineering designs and resolving issues with engineering teams or fabricators. Coaching lower-level engineers within the welding discipline will be part of your duties, ensuring that both employee and organizational goals are met. You will maintain a weld inspection tracking system using TEAMWorks/WITS applications and manage welder qualifications and stencils effectively.