Welding Technician (Tank B)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner to industry and government. The corporation serves the infrastructure, nuclear, security, environmental, energy, and mining and metals markets.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Welding Technician (Tank B) who will support construction operations to ensure the readiness and timely deployment of all welding and NDE-associated equipment, tools & materials for all Tank projects.

Adheres to and upholds the project specifications and Bechtel Procedures, ensuring all work is executed in compliance with the project plans.

Education Level

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops required Tank Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) following API, AWWA, ASME codes and standards.
• Fleet restoration and repair of construction equipment and welding machines as required. Provide Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) training and certification for “competency” for TWT and other supervisors as needed on a case-by-case basis.
• Lead all Jr. Tank Welding Technicians on a project, providing technical and construction welding oversight.
• Maintain all QA/QC records such as inspection and testing records, ITPs, welding records, and traceability records etc.
• Overviews on various topics, including relevant codes and standards, Bechtel’s welding program, quality control checks, testing requirements, and documentation requirements.
• Provides classroom and hands-on training on the role and responsibilities of the TWT.
• Provides instruction, training, and qualification of Welding Operators with Automatic Welding Machines, including LT-7’s, Gullco’s, AVW’s and AGWs.
• Provides manual and semi-automatic welding instruction, training, and qualification of plate welders with tank industry welding processes.
• Provides site supervisor training.
• Providing hands-on training, how to set up welding machines, how to fit plates, how to pre-set joints, troubleshooting equipment, and weld profile corrections.
• Tank Welding Technician Schools (TWTs).
• Testing of new equipment, consumables, tools, and relaying findings back with operations for consideration.
• The use and application of tank fitting tools, equipment set-up and disassembly, site receiving/storage requirements, quality documentation records, and calibration requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of Tank construction procedures, processes, and methods
• Good communication, customer relations, and training/coaching abilities
• Hands-on experience with mobile automatic welding equipment, set-up, troubleshooting, and coaching
• Conduct, assist, or lead welding training or upgrading schools.
• Knowledge of construction, tools, equipment, supplies, and personnel
• Open-minded, team player, good listener, and leadership qualities. In-depth knowledge and practical experience with various NDE examination methods
• Prior work experience with industry-known Tank and Vessel field erectors is considered an asset
• Superior welding skills with multiple processes including GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW

Employer’s Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.