Welding Engineer - Shipbuilding

Requisition ID: 183193

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Welding Engineer to support vessel fabrication and construction at the KOS yard. This role works with project engineering, production, quality, inspectors and the customer to plan welding work, qualify and control procedures as required, resolve technical issues and maintain compliance with contract, drawing, specification and applicable code requirements.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services is a leading fabricator for the oil and gas industry. Our world-class 550-acre fabrication facility comprises state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure explicitly designed for deep-water projects. Across the Gulf Coast region, we build a full range of offshore facilities from small platforms, modules, suction piles and tendons to deep-water projects. With experienced personnel and a vast equipment fleet, KOS is uniquely qualified to handle projects of any size.

Location

Ingleside TX

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings and applicable requirements to identify welding engineering, qualification, inspection and documentation needs.
• Develop, review and maintain welding procedures and supporting qualification records in accordance with applicable project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate welder qualification, continuity records and process controls with production and quality teams.
• Provide technical support for weld selection, joint details, process selection, sequencing, access, distortion control and repair planning.
• Work with superintendents and foremen to integrate welding requirements into work packages and production plans.
• Coordinate inspection and nondestructive examination requirements, acceptance criteria and records with quality personnel and customer representatives.
• Investigate weld-related nonconformances and failures; document causes and corrective actions and verify effective resolution.
• Monitor welding performance and recurring rework; recommend practical improvements to quality and productivity.
• Maintain welding documentation and ensure records support required traceability and vessel turnover.
• Promote safe welding practices and support training and technical development for personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ Welding engineering experience in shipbuilding, ship repair or marine fabrication; direct shipyard vessel experience is strongly preferred.
• Education in welding engineering, materials engineering or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant technical experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of welding processes, procedure and personnel qualification, weld inspection and defect resolution.
• Experience applying project specifications and applicable welding codes or standards; specific requirements will depend on the vessel contract.
• Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, quality, inspectors and customer teams.
• Strong technical writing, recordkeeping and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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