Welding Technician

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the Field Engineering organization by maintaining various documentation needs, assisting in the preparation of work packages, and maintaining the installation status of components as needed within project databases. May be responsible for inspections within a specialty area and for the preparation of take offs, punch lists, and sketches. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to field engineers, superintendents and craft.
• Oversee and maintain Project Field Welding program.
• Provide specialized welding engineering support to ensure construction meets all code and site requirements.
• Implementation of the project ES&H program and quality control program.
• Manage and provide oversight of filler metal control and distribution.
• Working knowledge of our corporate welding procedures and standards.
• Coordinate and support the project NDE program.
• Ensure that only qualified welders are allowed to withdraw filler material.
• Manage the filler metal and consumable inventory.
• Interface with the lead welding engineer for direction of work task assigned.
• Perform oversight of inspections and documentation of all subcontractor welding & NDE work in progress on a continuing basis.
• As requested, Trouble-shoot engineering design and resolve issues with engineering and/or fabricator.
• May be asked to assist in field Pre & PWHT operations as well as providing technical direction when necessary.
• WITS and TEAMworks database experience in desirable.
• Must be knowledgeable in ASME, AWS, and other applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel's SWPP 4MP-T81-03701 Welding Program, 03702 Welder Training & Instructor Qualification, 03703 Positive Material Identification, and 03705 Welding & NDE Documentation is desirable.
• Manage, issue, and maintain welder qualifications and welder stamps.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of 4-6 years of related experience​
• Associate degree or related technical training preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess the right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment, education and travel.
• Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the worksite.
• Must be able to take and pass Bechtel’s Level II VT NDE certification

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic construction principles.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive.
• Possess a high degree of individual initiative, flexibility, diplomacy, and accuracy.
• Ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new processes, procedures, and software.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and easily adjust priorities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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