Welding Program Engineer

SUMMARY The Welding Program Engineer works in the Strategic Engineering department in the Engineering Programs section. This individual is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the welding program that promotes equipment reliability and assures compliance with regulations and commitments. Welding Program Engineer also provides technical oversight to personnel performing planning and implementing welding activities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology. (Required).

EXPERIENCE

Engineering levels will be commensurate with the candidate's educational background, relevant technical experience (including engineering, maintenance, and operations), nuclear power experience, and overall qualifications. Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1, ASME III Subsection NX-4000 and NX-5000, ASME Section XI, ASME/ANSI B31.1, API 1104 and ASME Section VIII (Preferred).

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Current or previous American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures program scope and activities comply with changes in regulations and industry guidance. Responsible for the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the site welding program. Interfaces with the Projects and Maintenance departments to provide technical oversight of welding activities. Prepares and maintains program reports and procedures for record retention as required by regulation. Participates in industry activities including user groups, training, program self-assessments, benchmarking, and ASME Code Meetings as applicable. Assesses, monitors, and communicates the health of programs. Advocates for the needs and continued improvement of assigned programs using forums such as management presentations and health reports. Maintains the weld database for database improvements and revisions. Provides technical oversight for testing/verification of new models of welding equipment. Monitors welding and mock-up activities being performed by specialty welding contractors on and off site.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Accept Emergency Response Organization (ERO) position as needed. Accept outage position as needed. Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access. Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Environmental and physical requirements are subject to crouching, stooping, bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 30 lbs; ascending/descending stairs; sitting for extended periods of time; and spending considerable time in front of computer monitors.