GENERAL SUMMARY

Reviews customer contract specifications, drawings and code requirements to determine the
welding requirements for procedure and personnel qualifications in accordance with applicable
welding codes, internal customer standards and specific requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Commit to safety procedures
2. Follow all welding Engineering standards
3. Initiate travelers for preparation of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Welding Material
test samples.
4. Formalize and release WPS and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) from completed travelers
and approved test results.
5. Initiate procurement action by preparing and processing purchase orders for all weld material
tests and all welder performance and procedure qualification sample testing
6. Set up and maintain master WPS and PQR files in accordance with AWS D1.1, AWS D8.8, AWS
D1.2 and internal customer requirements.
7. Set up and maintain record of welder or welding operator qualification tests for each welder’s
qualification file, in accordance with applicable customer codes contract requirements
8. Prepare and issue/maintain operator qualification matrix at least every six months or whenever
sufficient changes occur warranting reissuance, in accordance with code requirements
9. Assist in Engineering, Quality and Estimating departments with any technical issues regarding
welding and fabricability requirements for projects.
10. Apply knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and
metal alloys to develop welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to
problems involving fabrication of metals
11. Develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new
welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures
12. Identify and evaluate latest welding equipment, materials and techniques for possible
application to shop welding practices or production processes
13. Serve as customer contact for technical issues regarding welding requirements
14. Develop internal audits (CQI-15)
15. Develop training on visual inspection requirements regarding welding customer codes

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

1. Written and verbal communication skills, leadership abilities, problem solving and analytical skills
2. PC-based application skills such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power-Point)
3. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment to meet customer contract requirements and
expectations

KEY COMPETENCIES:
Strategic orientation; results oriented; team and customer orientation; leading change; flexibility;
innovation; detail oriented; excellent skills in communication, time management, organization,
problem solving and analysis

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS degree in Weld Engineering or an Engineering or Welding-related field or CWI. Previous work
experience in Welding
Engineering or a welding related field a plus. Experience with codes, visual inspection.