Welding Engineer IV

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Description

For over 80 years, Oil States has been a highly respected technology and solutions pioneer manufacturing diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications worldwide.

Oil States recognizes that our diverse workforce is our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package, including paid time off as well as health insurance eligibility on the first day of employment. Paid time off includes vacation, holiday and sick time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and flexible spending accounts. When we contribute to the company’s success, we all win.

In our organization, the Welding Engineer has a critical and challenging role in helping achieve innovation and meeting our commitments.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide technical expertise and oversight to the design and welding operations as it relates to the manufacturing and testing of manufactured products and services used in the drilling, completion, subsea, production and infrastructure sectors of the oil and natural gas industry, as well as in the industrial and military sectors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the installation efforts and technical support of production for the new Electron Beam welding equipment as well as all new welding qualifications to NAVSEA specifications as required by purchasing and OSI military client.
• Lead all efforts when establishing new WPS/PQRs as well as review and requalification of existing WPS/PQRs as necessary with changing codes and manufacturing requirements.
• Arrange testing laboratory’s as necessary and witness all mechanical testing during welding procedure development/qualification.
• Enter legacy WPS/PQRs into Weldeye Software and obsolete older procedures as necessary
• Review job specification and customer requirements as it relates to welding and fabrication during the quote and proposal phase. Interpret code requirements for all aspects of design, qualifications, accept/reject criteria’s, etc., as it relates to welding and inspection.
• Work with Engineering in the design phase of the projects to assure correct joint and welding details comply with code and customer requirements.
• Assist manufacturing with all welding processes, to assure proper technique, personnel, and equipment are optimized to the maximum potential.
• Assist in the purchase of all welding equipment/consumables and assure the proper storage and handling of all welding consumables.
• Attend daily production meetings, contract review meetings, client kickoff meetings, internal kickoff meetings, etc. as required.
• Work with purchasing when establishing welding requirements for jobs that have been contracted to a supplier.
• Perform supplier quality audits as required.
• Participate in technical support of all welding activities locally as well as other global divisions as directed
• Travel to suppliers and/or OSI facilities domestically and overseas as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS (or higher) degree in Welding Engineering or related degree with at least 7 years of experience; or at least 11 years of equivalent training and/or experience.
• Hands on experience with Electron Beam Welding preferred but not required.
• Hands on experience with automated welding processes will be considered in lieu of experience with Electron Beam welding
• Hands-on experience with GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, and TIG welding processes.
• Hands-on experience with arc data monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of Titanium and Copper-Nickel alloys preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of carbon steel, stainless, castings, and forgings.
• Working knowledge of applicable AWS, ASME, NAVSEA, ASTM and API welding codes and specifications.
• Knowledgeable in magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, radiographic and ultrasonic inspection techniques.
• Ability to work on ad-hoc teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be US citizen.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS;

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict rather than blaming others; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved project and departmental budgets; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work will involve both office and shop environments.
• No heavy lifting or manual labor will be required.
• Travel will be required periodically.
• Walking, standing, reaching and bending might be required.

We may also consider candidates for a lower-level position depending on the experience and qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the business.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS –

By contractual requirements, the project and job location for this position requires that all persons establish proof of US Citizenship. Dual Citizenship (US citizenship and citizenship of some other country) cannot be accepted. You will be required to provide original or certified copies of documents establishing your citizenship prior to consideration for this position.

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