Welding Field Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Support inspection activities using ITP and engineering drawings.
• Provide specialized welding & inspection support for construction to ensure compliance with all code and Client procedures.
• Help manage the issue of weld filler materials for welders to meet Client and Code requirements.
• Plan NDE activities of welding and coordinate with construction and Client LFWE to support the overall construction schedule.
• Monitor welding qualification to ensure high-quality welders are being tested and hired.
• Maintain welder qualifications and welder stamps.
• Work extended schedules and night shifts as required to support project execution plans.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and provide leadership for site safety, environmental, and health programs.
• Provide technical assistance regarding Pre/PWHT, Welding, and NDE.
• Support and maintain Project Field Welder Testing program.
• Ensure construction meets all code and site requirements.
• Implement the project ES&H program and quality control program.
• Support maintenance of calibrations for Pre/PWHT equipment.
• Perform inspections and documentation of all welding, NDE, and Pre/PWHT activities.
• Prepare material requisitions and maintain inventory for Pre/PWHT equipment and materials.
• Coordinate work activities and training of direct hire Pre/PWHT personnel.
• Support crafts in meeting quality requirements to maintain cost and schedule.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and specification/code requirements.
• Interface with the lead welding engineer for direction of work tasks.
• Oversee inspections and documentation of subcontractor welding & NDE work.
• Troubleshoot engineering design and resolve issues with engineering and/or fabricator.
• Coach lower-level engineers within the welding discipline.
• Maintain weld inspection tracking system using Client-specific automation tools.
• Interface with the Lead Welding Engineer for direction of work assigned tasks.

Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in direct hire welding and NDE on LNG projects.
• NDE Certifications including PT, MT, and LT (Vac Box).
• Knowledge of AWS, API, NFPA, AWWA, ASTM, and ASNT codes, specifications, and standards.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
• Advanced knowledge and/or certifications in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Intermediate understanding of Preheat/Post weld heat treatment of equipment and consumables.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
• Ability to motivate team members effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Experience on an LNG construction site along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Strong technical background in LNG welding applications and methods.
• Understanding of applicable Client work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Piping Design Drawings/Specifications and Teamwork’s/WITS.
• Certifiable by written examination to Client's nondestructive examination requirements as NDE Level II Visual Examination.
• Knowledge of Client's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03708 Pre/Post Weld Heat Treatment, and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation.
• Familiarity with Client Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, WITs, Teamwork’s, Arc Stryker, Pipe Fighter, and other automation tools.

Education/Experience:

• Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.