Senior Welding Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, 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:

As a Senior Welding Engineer you will support the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of welding-related requirements and activities for the fabrication, erection, and maintenance of nuclear power plants and associated facilities.

You will report to the Lead Engineer of Welding Technologies. This position is hybrid in nature requiring 2 days/week on-site at our Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Lead Engineer – Welding for day-to-day direction
• Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.
• Provide disposition of supplier-related requests for information and nonconformances
• Review supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Provide materials engineering support, including material selection, substitution, heat treatment, bending, and forming requirements.
• Interface with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab-follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.
• Interface with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.
• Support the continued development of the WELD software suite
• Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and associated causal analyses.
• Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements.
• Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position
• Strong working knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, IX, B31.1, and AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.10.
• Experience with the fabrication and erection of steel structures and piping systems.  Experience in nuclear component fabrication and modular construction preferred..
• Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development and trouble shooting.
• Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and shear stud welding processes. 
• Strong work knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Can secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
• Can physically perform the job responsibilities including walking, climbing stairs/ladders, see and hear within legal limits.

Beneficial:

• Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.
• Prior Nuclear Industry experience

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500  per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and Trust

• Customer Focus and Innovation

• Speed and Passion to Win

• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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