Welding Engineer - Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS)

Position Overview

The Welding Engineer is responsible for managing the welding and welding associated activities for the district. Based in the district office, the Welding Engineer plays a critical role in supporting district operations and project execution through the implementation of welding programs, technologies, and quality controls. 

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services is a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. 

The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight-knit group that enjoys fun team-building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule-driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers. Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, are ready for a fast-paced career, are trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.

Location

This position is based at Kiewit's Offshore Services (KOS) District in Ingleside, TX.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining district-specific welding procedures in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Managing welder qualification and continuity programs to ensure workforce readiness and compliance.
• Witnessing all welder qualification testing conducted within the district to verify compliance and maintain quality standards.
• Providing training and technical support for field weld tracking systems and software.
• Offering guidance and oversight, as required, for pre- and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) operations.
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor welding procedures to ensure alignment with project and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering training to district and project personnel on general and project-specific welding procedures, including the development of Weld Matrices.
• Overseeing the certification and renewal processes for ASME, ABSA, CWB, TSBC, and TSASK quality programs, including updates to associated quality manuals.
• Coordinating the procurement of materials for welder testing and leading the implementation of welding program software.
• Supporting the estimating process by providing technical input on welding scope, productivity factors, resource planning, and material take-offs to ensure accurate and competitive project bids.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated self-starter with strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Broad working knowledge of:
  • Welding processes and materials
  • Metallurgy and heat treatment (pre- and post-weld)
  • Special processes, inspection, and testing techniques
• Solid understanding of construction industry welding practices and relevant codes and standards, including but not limited to:
  • AWS, ASME, API, NBIC, AISC, ASNT, NRC
• Certifications from recognized bodies such as AWS, CWB, ASNT, API, etc., are considered advantageous. 

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