Lead Welding

4 weeks ago


Burbank, California, United States The Dow Chemical Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Welding & Fabrication Engineer to join our team at Dow. As a key member of our Materials Engineering Discipline, you will be responsible for providing welding and fabrication solutions to project teams, reviewing MOC's and RFV's, and diagnosing welding and fabrication related failures.

This is a challenging role that requires significant depth and breadth of expertise in welding metallurgy, welding process, and fabrication methods. You will work on complex welding, weld repair, and fabrication issues, and provide welding and fabrication solutions to project teams and potentially operations and maintenance.

As a Lead Welding & Fabrication Engineer, you will be recognized as a highly skilled technical resource in the areas of welding and fabrication. You will work closely with global teams and cultures, and interact with materials suppliers, fabricators, and craftspeople.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide welding and fabrication solutions to Dow project teams
  • Review MOC's and RFV's
  • Diagnose welding and fabrication related failures
  • Act as Welding Subject Matter Expert for highly valuable capital projects
  • Working knowledge of welding and fabrication related sections of international Code and Standards such as ASME and API
  • Identify gaps in welding and fabrication Most Effective Technology (MET) and develop solutions and/or technology to close the gaps
  • Support the implementation of discipline technology strategy and provide input/feedback on the strategy within their area of expertise

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (e.g. welding, fabrication, etc.)
  • Prior experience working in either a chemical plant facility or welding fabrication shop
  • Willing and able to travel both domestically & internationally to support business need
  • Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights

Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering or Corrosion
  • Familiarity and some experience with the various Materials Engineering technology areas such as failure analysis, inspection, NDE, coating and linings, glass linings, cathodic protection, process cleaning, insulation, refractories
  • Professional registration or certification such as PE, P. Eng., European Welding, or CEng in Metallurgical Engineering or Welding Engineer

About Dow:

Dow is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration, and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions, and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.


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