Director – Welding Engineering and Compliance

Job Title: Director – Welding Engineering and Compliance (Power Plant)

Job Summary:

The Director – Welding Engineering and Compliance leads all welding engineering activities and compliance programs within a power plant setting. This senior role is responsible for ensuring welding processes, procedures, and workmanship meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Director oversees welding engineering design, welder qualifications, inspection programs, and implementation of welding codes (ASME Section IX, AWS, API, etc.) to support fabrication, maintenance, and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Welding Engineering Leadership

• Develop and implement welding engineering strategies aligned with power plant operational and project goals.

• Oversee welding procedure development, qualification, and documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

• Provide technical guidance on welding metallurgy, joint design, and fabrication methods.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all welding activities comply with industry standards such as ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, and other relevant codes.

• Lead welder qualification and certification programs, including practical tests and documentation.

• Manage non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection protocols to verify weld quality and integrity.

Safety & Risk Management

• Promote safe welding practices and enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Conduct risk assessments and participate in incident investigations related to welding operations.

• Implement corrective actions to mitigate welding-related risks.

Team and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of welding engineers, inspectors, and technicians.

• Collaborate with fabrication, construction, maintenance, and quality departments to ensure welding compliance and quality.

• Liaise with contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure welding standards adherence.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive welding technology advancements, process improvements, and training initiatives.

• Evaluate and introduce new welding materials, equipment, and inspection techniques to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Monitor industry trends and update welding practices accordingly.

Key Focus Areas:

• Welding engineering strategy and technical leadership

• Compliance with welding codes, standards, and certifications

• Welder qualification and inspection program management

• Safety leadership and welding risk mitigation

• Team development and cross-functional collaboration

• Welding process innovation and quality improvement

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Welding Engineering

• Certifications such as Certified Welding Engineer (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• 12+ years in welding engineering within power plants, fabrication, or heavy industry environments

• Extensive knowledge of welding codes, procedures, and inspection methods

• Proven experience leading welding compliance programs and engineering teams

Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in welding metallurgy, procedures, and inspection

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proficient in welding procedure specification (WPS) development and review

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement