| Welding Engineer:
PURPOSE:
Provides Global technical support related to welding of metallic materials necessary to meet engineering needs. Ensures that projects meet specifications, standards and performance requirements within area of expertise.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
BS Degree in Welding or Metallurgical Engineering with eight to ten years relevant experience in specialized area or product line(s), or MS degree plus six to eight years experience, or PhD degree plus five to seven years experience.
Expert knowledge of welding processes. Advanced knowledge of material properties and their application – Experience of materials selection and welding for oilfield application preferred.
Demonstrated innovative skills to research and create new products/processes using advanced laws, theorems and broad industry knowledge. Recognized as a technical leader among internal and external peers.
Broad understanding of division’s businesses and internal and external factors affecting business.
Good organization and project planning skills. Proven leadership ability. Demonstrates proficiency in mentoring, thinking creatively and project planning.
Demonstrated effective customer presentation skills.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Houston Operating Procedures, START Safety Program, TeamCenter Engineering Systems.
Takes required ABC Corp training courses as outlined in the Engineering Training Assessment Plan.
RELATIONSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports - None, but often leads one or more professionals or technicians on a project basis.
Consults with other local & Divisional sources as required.
Participates as a fully contributing member of a project team. Often leads projects or the solving of problems.
Develops strong relationships with customer technical or service personnel. Frequent customer presentation.
Broadly recognized as a technical leader & offers significant contributions to a variety of problems &/or projects.
Shares opinions, ideas and resources with others to achieve common goals; fosters teamwork and collaboration, builds trust. Fosters commitment in the face of major obstacles.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITY:
Project budget responsibility at this level.
Interprets and applies relevant policies & procedures.
Receives direction from manager to set broad objectives, interpret policy issues, develop new concepts & resolve unusual problems.
Regularly assigned ownership of conceptual design.
Analyzes and interprets data independently. Anticipates potential problems and takes preventative action. Participates in the project planning and schedule process.
Reviews the work of others for accuracy and soundness of judgment.
Utilizes available technical resources throughout ABC Corp & outside institutions.
Sponsors new project technologies & solicits understanding & support of line managers for major projects.
Actively progressing industry knowledge base (technical publications, forums, committee participation, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment. Possible exposure to hazards such as noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc. while working in Engineering laboratory, assembly areas and field service applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Spends 70% of time sitting and operating a computer or workstation. Spends 30% of time lifting, pushing, and walking. Some climbing.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
For each duty, identify if it is an E - essential function or N - nonessential function of the job.
E/N Duties and Responsibilities
E Independently develops solutions to non-recurring problems by analyzing, interpreting and evaluating various precedents and data. Anticipates potential problems and takes preventative actions.
E Consults with other departments on equipment designs and questions. Identifies root cause of problems. Develops alternative solutions and communicates associated benefits and risks.
E Participates in planning and scheduling projects.
E Accepts ownership of conceptual designs and sponsors projects to higher management.
E Provides metallurgical and other material technology advice and support to Engineering.
E Supports customer interface on material problems and recommendations.
E Prepares documentation, information and communications such as ECN (Engineering Change Notices), DBI (Data Base Information) and engineering specifications and ensures conformance to all policies and procedures related to engineering functions, labor reporting and systems reporting.
E Works with Manufacturing, Weld Shop and suppliers to develop welding process improvements and new procedures.
E Assists Purchasing department in obtaining vendor material and process quality.
E Assists the Quality Assurance department in performing internal and external audits and qualifying new suppliers.
E Leads failure analysis testing. Prepares test reports and closure reports on engineering project assignments.
E Participates in product standardization projects.
E Attends appropriate industry related professional society meetings and functions in order to stay informed of and make good use of new technology, products and personal development opportunities.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of ABC Corp are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
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