Nuclear Welding Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID: 181518
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Quality
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As the Welding Manager at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions, you will lead and oversee welding operations at the project level. Your role will involve ensuring compliance with welding objectives, quality control programs, relevant codes, and standards. Additionally, you will manage a team of skilled welders to maintain high standards of welding operations, contributing significantly to the success of the projects in the energy infrastructure sector.
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
Location
This unique opportunity as a Welding Manager offers the chance to travel extensively across the United States to work on diverse and challenging projects. The initial assignment is located in Blackfoot , ID (greater Idaho Falls, ID), on an active construction project site. Daily project attendance is required.
Responsibilities

• Track and analyze welder production, forecast welding productivity, and provide corrective actions for the project, maintaining a deep understanding of all relevant welding account codes.
• Optimize welding production and quality through thorough evaluation of production processes, consumables, equipment, planning, and training processes.
• Support training needs at local unions and assist Quality Control in troubleshooting weld defects and providing necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure quality oversite of welding operations in the field, including witnessing initial welds of new welders and first welds on high energy systems.
• Possess a thorough understanding of contract/client specific requirements, welding codes, and Corporate ASME Quality Control Manual.
• Assist field staff in identifying correct weld procedures, welders, and participate in project planning for welding operations.
• Designate filler metal requirements, manage welding gas distribution systems, and conduct on-site staff welding training as necessary.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in welding management on construction projects, demonstrating a track record of success.
• Hold a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Preferably possess a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field, showcasing a strong educational background.
• Expertise in Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Quality Performance Requirements (QPRs), welding standards, and training methodologies for driving quality and efficiency.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Readiness to travel extensively to job sites across the United States, embracing diverse locations and projects.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.