Welding Engineer
Framatome
- Lynchburg, VA
- $73,000-96,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexible and willing to work on one project or juggle multiple projects and prioritize work
- Hard working and self motivated
- Capable of problem solving and continuous learning in a fast paced environment
- Ability to self evaluate and recognize areas of improvement
- Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships
- Code Application and Interpretations: Applying ASME and AWS Codes with precision and interpreting their requirements to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Utilization of Customized Machine Welding Systems: Operating advanced customized machine welding systems to execute complex field repairs and facilitate component replacement installations.
- Component Fabrication: Engaging in component fabrication, ensuring the highest standards of quality and adherence to specifications.
- ASME Code Procedure and Personnel Performance Qualifications: Implementing ASME Code procedures and ensuring personnel performance qualifications meet the required standards.
- Remote Welding Process Development and Qualification: Developing and qualifying remote welding processes to enhance efficiency and safety in repair activities.
- Designing Welding Repairs for Various Materials: Crafting welding repair designs for a diverse range of materials, including dissimilar metal welds, narrow groove welding, and higher alloy-based materials used in nuclear plants.
- Code Material Procurement: Managing the procurement of materials in accordance with the applicable codes to guarantee the integrity of the welding processes.
- Application of Welding Processes: Applying Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes to develop effective field repair and construction solutions.
- Adapting Components for Welding Systems: Adapting both off-the-shelf and customized components for welding systems, encompassing off-the-shelf, modified off-the-shelf, and innovative first-of-a-kind designs.
- Collaboration and Support: Collaborating with component suppliers and analytical engineers to ensure seamless coordination, facilitating the delivery of turnkey solutions.
- Welding Support for Next Generation Reactor Designs: Providing crucial welding support for the advancement of next-generation reactor designs, contributing to the evolution of nuclear technologies.
- Resolution of Welding Queries: Offering expertise and support in resolving welding-related questions from other Framatome organizations, fostering a collaborative environment.