Welding/Materials Engineer Job at Accurate Weldment Testing, Inc. in New Iberia
Accurate Weldment Testing, Inc., New Iberia, LA, United States, 70563
Overview
Louisiana-based Mechanical Testing Laboratory is seeking an experienced Welding/Materials Engineer candidate to assist in all facets of operation including oversight of welding activities and logging weld data, performing mechanical testing activities, reporting testing results, documenting welding procedures, working with various oilfield-related design/construction Codes and Standards, and interfacing with clients. Additionally, the candidate will assist in detailed welding procedure development and troubleshooting of mechanical test failures.
This is an integral, long-term, permanent position with room for growth and advancement in a successful and stable company. Company offers competitive pay and benefits as well as relocation and continuing education assistance.
Qualifications
- Relevant Oil & Gas experience
- Knowledge of arc-welding processes
- Proficiency in applicable ASME, API, AWS and other industry welding standards
- Strong communication & customer service skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to function in fast-paced lab environment
- Knowledge of materials and weldability
- Knowledge of various testing methods
- Prior laboratory experience is a plus
- Prior LIMS experience is a plus
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Welding Procedure Qualification activities
- Monitor and record welding parameters for Procedure Qualification activities
- Develop PQRs and WPSs to multiple Codes, Standards and Specifications including ASME IX, API 1104, AWS D1.1, DNV Standards, ABS rules, British Standards, etc.
- Perform Mechanical testing activities (including reporting)
- Assist with material/consumable selection for various welding processes and materials
- Troubleshoot mechanical test failures
- Assist in maintenance of Accredited Quality Program
- Interface with clients through all phases of project development through project completion
Benefits
- Base starting salary, $85,000-120,000 annually, DOE
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Company provided health insurance through BCBSLA for employee
- Company-matching Simple IRA
- Company funded educational advancements in related programs (Welding Engineering/Metallurgy)
- Discretionary bonuses distributed periodically