Welding Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Welding Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors

Location: Lenexa, KS, US Homer City, PA, US

As the Welding Manager, 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.

Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

This unique opportunity as a Welding Manager offers the chance to travel extensively across the United States to work on diverse and challenging projects. Currently we are hiring for candidates for a project in Homer City, PA.

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 oversight 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.