SME-Weld Lead
Wadsworth, TX, US, 77483
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Contract working onsite at South Texas Project in Wadsworth, Texas
- Review and interpret piping codes, standards, and project specifications.
- Provide technical guidance to field crews on pipe selection, layout, and installation methods.
- Identify potential design or operational issues and recommend solutions.
- Prepare and review engineering support documents for in-field construction.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with design and safety requirements
Key Responsibilities
As a Welding Lead:
- Understand piping system layouts, specifications, and technical drawings using CAD or 3D modeling.
- Perform stress analysis and material selection for buried pipe systems.
- Ensure designs meet regulatory and safety standards for water, sewer, and storm systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate piping into overall project plans
As a Buried Pipe Replacement Specialist:
- Oversee the excavation, trenching, and backfilling for pipe replacement.
- Supervise pipe laying, bedding, and joint sealing (welding, cementing, or mechanical joining).
- Ensure proper alignment, slope, and soil cover by engineering specifications.
- Assist in the removal and disposal of old pipe, and in reconditioning or recycling materials where applicable
- Inspect and test installed systems for leaks, structural integrity, and compliance.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Weld Certifications
- 8 + years of experience as a Welding Lead and as a buried pipe specialis.t
- You will successfully pass fitness for duty including a pre-employment drug screen.
- Nuclear background clearance required.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions- (not a qualified position
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We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85/hour to $125/hour.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
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