Welding Manager

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 174951 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District 

Department: Quality 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As the Welding Manager,  you will lead and oversee welding operations at the project level. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with welding objectives, quality control programs, relevant codes, and standards. Additionally, you will manage a team of skilled welders to maintain high standards of welding operations, contributing significantly to the success of the projects in the energy infrastructure sector.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

This unique opportunity as a Welding Manager offers the chance to travel extensively across the United States to work on diverse and challenging projects. 

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze welder production, forecast welding productivity, and provide corrective actions for the project, maintaining a deep understanding of all relevant welding account codes.
  • Optimize welding production and quality through thorough evaluation of production processes, consumables, equipment, planning, and training processes.
  • Support training needs at local unions and assist Quality Control in troubleshooting weld defects and providing necessary corrective actions.
  • Ensure quality oversite of welding operations in the field, including witnessing initial welds of new welders and first welds on high energy systems.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of contract/client specific requirements, welding codes, and Corporate ASME Quality Control Manual.
  • Assist field staff in identifying correct weld procedures, welders, and participate in project planning for welding operations.
  • Designate filler metal requirements, manage welding gas distribution systems, and conduct on-site staff welding training as necessary.

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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in welding management on construction projects, demonstrating a track record of success.
  • Hold a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Preferably possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field, showcasing a strong educational background.
  • Expertise in Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Quality Performance Requirements (QPRs), welding standards, and training methodologies for driving quality and efficiency.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
  • Readiness to travel extensively to job sites across the United States, embracing diverse locations and projects.

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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