Welding Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Preference will be for the candidate who have experience in Nuclear Welding environment
• Oversee plant welding and maintenance activities, including detailed reviews of Work Packages, JHA, FME, and Permit requirements .
• Identify welding requirements, including procedures, welder qualifications, filler metals, post-weld heat treatment, and other requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Develop welding procedures for repairs and installations and evaluate their suitability to prevent repeat failures.
• Interface with plant programs including the ASME Section XI Repair & Replacement Program, NDE Program, Work Control Program, and Quality Program .
• Develop new Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) , including procurement of weld coupons and consumables, preparation of preliminary WPS, conducting PQR welding, coordination with procurement/laboratories for mechanical testing, and preparation of final PQR documentation.
• Coordinate the development of PQRs and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) with plant welding personnel to meet applicable code requirements.
• Manage and coordinate Welder Performance Qualification Testing .
• Control and maintain welding program documents, procedures, and related records.
• Maintain welding program software and provide guidance in resolving discrepancies, implementation issues, non-conformances, code requirement issues, and regulatory matters.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in an operational power plant environment.
• Experience in Nuclear, Thermal, Combined Cycle, or similar power plants is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage/direct a team.
• CSWIP / AWS Welding Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and AWS codes and standards .

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