Burns & McDonnell

Senior Welding Specialist

Burns & McDonnell • $95K — $115K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in welding engineering technology or related field with 7 years of experience; or an associate degree with 9 years; or a high school diploma/GED with 11 years of relevant experience.
  • In-depth understanding of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Sections II, V & IX.
  • Experience in welding and materials inspection on large construction projects, preferably with an EPC contractor.
  • Proficient in reviewing and commenting on Supplier Welding Procedures and related documents to ASME IX standards.
  • Expertise in material toughness and Charpy impact requirements for construction codes such as ASME VIII and B31.3.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
  • Various relevant certifications and qualifications, such as NDT qualifications, coating qualifications, and ISO lead auditor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the review and approval of fabrication process documents to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Manage project budgets, ensuring adherence and accuracy in estimates and expenditures.
  • Evaluate welding procedures and material selections, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Respond to technical inquiries and prioritize tasks to meet project needs.
  • Develop inspection procedures and improve supplier quality through analysis and process implementation.
  • Coordinate submittal review meetings with clients, suppliers, and engineers to facilitate project progress.
  • Present findings and reports to project teams, ensuring accurate documentation of project activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development through training and certification programs.
  • Exposure to large-scale construction projects, enhancing career growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering and quality control sectors.
  • Flexibility with a travel requirement of 25%, allowing for diverse project involvement.
  • Participation in continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives, contributing to industry standards.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Welding Specialist leads the process to review and approve fabrication process documents, including WPS/PQR, NDE procedures, Post Weld Heat Treatment procedures and ITPs to confirm documents and actual fabrication results meet contract requirements. The Senior Welding Specialist works directly with mechanical, piping and other discipline engineers in the review of special process documents.
  • Approve and ensure accurate project budget estimates and manage project expenditures.
  • Confirm adherence to project budget estimates.
  • Review and verify material and welding procedure submittals for compliance with toughness and Charpy impact requirements in applicable construction codes, including ASME VIII and B31.3.
  • Review and evaluate Supplier Welding Procedure, Procedure Qualification Record and material test reports to ASME IX requirements, and provide technical feedback or required revisions.
  • Respond to technical inquiries and provide subject matter expertise, adjusting priorities and workload as needed to support project and supplier needs.
  • Assess welding procedures and material selections for suitability, identifying metallurgical risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Analyze existing processes, develop specific inspection instructions and assignments and implement procedures to improve supplier quality.
  • Develop and implement guidelines for the establishment of Shop Surveillance Plans (SSPs) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
  • Develop and implement budget estimation process for submittal review budgets.
  • Lead project and purchase order kickoff meetings with suppliers, clients, and engineers.
  • Lead pre-inspection meetings with inspectors.
  • Validate and approve inspection logs and schedules.
  • Present submittal review reports to the project team(s), vendor and client.
  • Responsible for outstanding actions and the communication of resolution to appropriate parties.
  • Support documentation, review, and resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Lead presentations involving lessons learned and develop solution and implement to ensure future success.
  • Problem solve quality issues with clients, suppliers, and project staff (office and field).
  • Lead training for the supplier quality team.
  • Apply API 582 guidelines in the review and approval of welding procedures and fabrication practices to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with other Welding Engineers and Supplier Quality Specialists.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a welding engineering technology or related field. and 7 year's experience working in the field of quality control or industrial construction and/or equipment manufacturing required.
  • Or, associate degree in a welding technology program, supplier quality program, engineering or related field and 9 year's experience working in the field of quality control industrial construction, and/or equipment manufacturing required.
  • Or, High School Diploma/GED and 11 year's experience working in the field of quality control in industrial construction and/or equipment manufacturing, including hands-on experience in welding, weld training, and NDE required.
  • Knowledge in ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Sections II, V & IX.
  • Experience with welding and materials inspection on large construction projects and experience working with an EPC contractor preferred.
  • Experience in qualification and application of weld procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PORs), and nondestructive examination (NDE) in accordance with Codes and Standards.
  • Strong understanding of material toughness and Charpy impact requirements for materials and welding procedures as required by the major Construction Codes such as ASME VIII and B31.3.
  • Ability to review and comment on a Supplier's Welding Procedure, Procedure Qualification Record and material test reports to ASME IX essential, supplementary essential, and nonessential variables.
  • Expert with applicable industry's internationally recognized standards and codes.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Competent with basic AI tools.
  • Expert written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate in clear, concise, consistent, and code compliant language.
  • Valid driver's license preferred.
  • NDT qualifications such as AWS, CWI, SCWI, CSWIP 3.1 OR 3.2, EWI, EWT, EWE, IIW/EWF Diploma or BGAS preferred.
  • Coating / Painting qualification such as NACE, ICorr, BGAS, Frosio, ICAT preferred.
  • Boiler & Pressure Vessel ASME Authorized Inspector (AI) preferred.
  • API 653 Above ground storage tank, API570 Piping, API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector or API936 Refractory Inspector preferred.
  • ASME or CSWIP Plant Inspector qualifications preferred.
  • ISO 9001:2008 approved Lead or Principal Auditor preferred.
  • OSHAS 18001 approved lead Auditor preferred.
  • ISO 14001 approved Lead Auditor preferred.
  • Certified ASQ Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector preferred.
  • HSSE qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, NIOSH, OHSAS, NSC or ECITB preferred.
  • API - Source Inspector preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Quality

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263730

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
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