Pacific Shipyards International · 21 hours ago
Welding Engineer
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$99K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expPacific Shipyards International is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, and they are seeking a Welding Engineer to provide welding support for construction and repair projects. The role involves collaborating with project engineers and quality assurance to ensure adherence to welding standards and improve weld quality.
TransportationManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMarine Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Brianna Connors
Responsibilities
Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
Flexible work hours, shifts, and days
Assist in the engineering function for PSI and related entities
Knowledgeable of terminology used in the various trade(s)
General knowledge obtained through undergraduate studies in engineering
Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal skills
Team player; excellent work ethic
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to understand verbal or written instructions given and to perform correctly
Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities
Work independently to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical welding issues during steel fabrication projects and repair
Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with NAVSEA, AWS D1.1, ASME, MIL-STD, and ABS standards for structural and pipe welding
Select appropriate welding methods (Gas Metal Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas Welding and Flux-Cored Arc Welding) based on material, cost, and requirements for steel and aluminum structures and pipe
Work with Estimating and Production to interpret contract and design requirements to prepare professional-grade documentation and deliverables
Monitor welding production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and participate in root cause analysis of weld failures or nonconformance
Supervise and guide welders to ensure compliance with welding processes
Support the development and implementation of NDT procedures including visual inspection, RT, UT, PT, and MT to validate weld integrity
Participate in product improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing weld quality, reducing rework, and increasing efficiency, including integrating semi-automatic and automatic welding technology
Coordinate with quality assurance, planning, production, and NAVSEA and ABS representatives to validate welding methods and inspection criteria
Manage and develop welder workmanship and technology training to increase production rates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience with increasing responsibility in welding or shipbuilding engineering
Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License
Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred
Company
Pacific Shipyards International
Pacific Shipyards International provides services like repair, conversion, and maintenance of the ship.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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