Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. <h3>About the role:</h3> As a Principal Welding Engineer you will support the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of welding-related requirements and activities for the fabrication, erection, and maintenance of nuclear power plants and associated facilities. You will report to the Lead Engineer of Welding Technologies. This position is hybrid in nature requiring 2 days/week on-site at our Rock Hill, SC or Cranberry Township, PA facility. <h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review contract, design, and regulatory requirements to develop project welding specifications.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide guidance to fabricators and construction personnel for compliance with project welding requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review supplier documentation including weld maps, detail drawings, PQRs and WPSs, and Welding Programs to ensure conformance with project requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide materials engineering support, including material selection, substitution, heat treatment, bending, and forming requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with Global Supply Chain and Supplier Performance Engineering to support fab-follow activities for AP1000 systems, structures, and components.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide mentorship to engineers in the area of welding and related disciplines.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in constructability and design reviews to develop Westinghouse technologies.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with other Engineering disciplines to provide input to Engineering Specifications and associated change paper documentation.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the continued development of the WELD software suite</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide input to estimates and proposals for welding-related activities.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Aid in the evaluation of weld failures and associated causal analyses.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues, welding personnel qualification assistance, WPS qualification and documentation requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide consultation, technical responses, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by ANI, Code, and Regulatory bodies, clients, and internal customers.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide support for the maintenance and development of the Westinghouse ASME Section III corporate certificate programs.</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or related field.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">8+ years experience as a Welding Engineer or related position <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years of nuclear-specific construction or fabrication experience in the power plant, shipbuilding, industrial process construction, maintenance, component repair and replacement, applied research and development, and manufacturing facility.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Define scope, estimate, and lead the execution of technical deliverables in the Welding Engineering discipline.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong working knowledge of AWS and ASME Codes including ASME Section II, III, V, XI, B31.1, B31.3 and AWS D1.1, D1.3, D1.4, D1.6, D9.1, D10.10. <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with CSA N299, W47.1, W59, RCC-M, NBIC, N690, AISC 341, AISC 360, and PCC-2 preferred.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with the fabrication and erection of steel-concrete composite panels and modular construction techniques, including welding fit-up, tolerancing and distortion control.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with the qualification of welders and welding procedures, including parameter development.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with laser welding and automated/robotic welding processes preferred.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance requirements and Welding Program best practices.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to travel domestically and internationally.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Can secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Can physically perform the job responsibilities including walking, climbing stairs/ladders, see and hear within legal limits.</li> </ul> Beneficial: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group.</li> </ul> We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year. #LI-Hybrid Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Paid Vacations and Company Holidays </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Employee Referral Program </li> </ul> Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Safety and Quality </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Integrity and Trust </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Customer Focus and Innovation </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Speed and Passion to Win </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> Teamwork and Accountability </li> </ul> While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting <a href="http://www.westinghousenuclear.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.westinghousenuclear.com</a>. 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