Job Description

Overview PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources. Responsibilities The Welding Engineer will work directly with project engineers, structural and pipe departments, and quality assurance to provide welding support for construction and repair projects. This position provides weld engineering support for the company’s ship repair and other projects. Expectations of Employee Is committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully Communicates regularly with Officers, Managers, & Supervisors about the different divisions and department’s issues Consistently be on time for work, meetings, and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderly fashion Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management 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 Skills/Technical Knowledge Good attitude and personality with excellent interpersonal skills 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 Education, Training and Experience 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 Supervisory experience preferred Six Sigma or LEAN certification preferred Qualification/Requirements 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 Additional Information This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management reserves the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance Industries: Shipbuilding #J-18808-Ljbffr

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