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Company Overview
CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset-management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.
Overview
The Traveling Weld Trainer is responsible for the training and development of field welders at various job sites across the United States. In addition to training duties, this role involves inspecting welding work, material handling, storage practices, and the overall construction quality of new steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures, as well as evaluating repair work. The position reports directly to the Regional QA Manager and works closely with the Various Superintendents on a regular basis.
Benefits Offered:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off - Vacation + Paid Holiday

All benefits start day 1 except Vacation, which starts after 90 days.
Responsibilities
Welding Trainer Core Responsibilities

• Know and understand the contractual requirements
• Know and understand the WPS
• Keep track of welder qualifications
• Ensure electrode and consumable materials are properly stored and conditioned
• Ensure proper fit up and cleanliness of field weld joints
• Know and understand welder skill levels
• Communicate WPS requirements to welders
• Be able to demonstrate if needed
• Own and lead the Welder Performance Development Process, including initial onboarding, follow-up evaluations, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for the completion of the Welder Performance Milestone Journey, ensuring welders progress through defined stages of skill and competency.
• Conduct and document Welder Performance Reviews, providing actionable feedback and tracking development over time.
• Showcase overall ownership of the Welder Development Program, aligning training efforts with operational goals and quality standards.
• Delivering hands-on training tailored to individual and site-specific needs.
• Assessing welder performance through observation, testing, and feedback.
• Creating personalized improvement plans to address skill gaps and enhance productivity.
• Providing performance insights and feedback to both Operations and Site Leadership.
• Supporting new welders during onboarding and early field exposure.
• Addressing field welding issues and mentoring aspiring welders to meet company standard

Safety

• Leads by example
• Participates actively in safety meetings
• Actively participates in correcting un-safe conditions
• Daily safety input through I Care, JSA, Good Catch, 5x5 programs

Inspection and Testing

• Ensure work meets drawings, standards, and codes.
• Ensure and assists testing and NDE is current and properly done
• Ensure all work is completed and signed off.

Reports

• Safety Questionnaire
• RT/UT Reports
• By maintaining a consistent presence in the field, the trainer helps ensure that welding teams remain skilled, confident, and aligned with company standards.
• Travel consistently between project sites up to 75% of the time.
• Complete any other task required

Local Requirements
Normal work environment will be shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.
Physical Requirements
NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
Standing
C
Walking
F
Sitting
F
Pushing
F
Pulling
F
Climbing
F
Balancing
F
Bending
F
Stooping
F
Kneeling
F
Crouching
F
Crawling
F
Reaching
F
Handling
C
Fingering
C
Feeling
C
Vision
C
Hearing
C
Lifting (lbs.)
Carrying (lbs.)
0-10lbs
C
0-10lbs
C
10-20lbs
C
10-20lbs
C
25-50lbs
O
25-50lbs
O
50-100lbs
O
50-100lbs
O
100lbs+
O
100lbs+
O
Sedentary Work:
Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.
Light Work:
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Medium Work:
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds (overhead level).
Heavy Work:
Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Very Heavy Work:
Lifting objects more than 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more (to shoulder height).
Qualifications

• High school Diploma and 5+ years of Industry experience
• Experience with Tanks, Pressure Vessels and/or water towers a plus
• Certifiable in essential and applicable welding processes such as FCAW, SMAW, SAW etc.
• Previous Training/Development Experience Required, ideally in a Field role
• CWI or CWE is a plus

Skills and Behaviors

• Ability to read standard measuring devices e.g. Tape measure, steel rule, transit
• Ability to set up, break down and explain welding machine settings and purposes
• Ability to weld in all positions and with applicable processes
• Advanced Self-Awareness and Interpersonal skills
• A consistently developing Business and Technical Acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from managers and fellow workers.\
• Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to read and understand drawings
• Must be able to set up and run CBI welding equipment
• Special client requirements as needed (TWIC, Background Check, Site Specific Safety Courses, etc.)