Valar Atomics
Energy
WeldingEngineerNuclearFabrication&PressureSystems
“Welding Engineer - Nuclear Fabrication & Pressure Systems at Valar Atomics. Skills: Welding procedure qualification, Pressure vessel fabrication, Nuclear fabrication standards. Develop and qualify welding procedures. Support fabrication and inspection of pressure vessels”
What You'll Achieve.
Establish robust, repeatable welding processes; Qualify welding procedures and production methods; Proactively identify manufacturing risks; Develop practical solutions; Build partnerships; Drive rapid execution; Drive continuous improvement; Create scalable fabrication processes; Maintain a culture of quality; Maintain a culture of safety; Maintain a culture of traceability; Maintain a culture of engineering rigor; Leverage data, testing, and engineering judgment; Continuously improve weld quality; Continuously improve manufacturing efficiency; Continuously improve production throughput; Take ownership of complex technical challenges; Deliver results in a fast-paced environment; Help establish Valar as a world-class manufacturer
Industry & Context.
Root-cause analysis; Weld failure investigations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent, 3+ years of welding engineering experience in pressure vessels, nuclear, aerospace, defense, petrochemical, or power generation industries, Demonstrated experience developing and qualifying WPS/PQRs under ASME Section IX, understanding of weld metallurgy, heat treatment, distortion control, and residual stress management, Experience supporting fabrication of pressure-retaining hardware and code-stamped components, Knowledge of NDE methods including RT, UT, PAUT, TOFD, PT, and MT, Experience with root-cause analysis and weld failure investigations, Ability to read and interpret ASME, AWS, and engineering specifications
Nice to Have
Certified Welding Engineer (CWE), Experience with ASME Section III nuclear components, Familiarity with NQA-1 quality systems, Experience supporting reactor hardware, pressure vessels, steam generators, heat exchangers, or nuclear fuel-cycle equipment, Experience with nickel alloys, Inconel, Hastelloy, high-temperature stainless steels, and dissimilar-metal welds, Experience with automated, robotic, orbital, or precision welding systems, Experience supporting NRC-regulated or DOE-regulated projects, Startup manufacturing or first-of-a-kind hardware development experience, Experience with ASME U, R, and S Stamp
What You'll Do.
Develop and qualify welding procedures
Support fabrication and inspection of pressure vessels
Support fabrication and inspection of reactor vessels
Support fabrication and inspection of heat exchangers
Support fabrication and inspection of piping systems
Support fabrication and inspection of pressure-retaining components
Collaborate with design engineers on weld joint design
Collaborate with design engineers on material selection
Collaborate with design engineers on fabrication requirements
Establish traveler documentation
Establish traceability systems
Establish fabrication records for nuclear-quality manufacturing
Support implementation of NQA-1 quality requirements
Support implementation of manufacturing controls
Interface with Authorized Inspectors
Interface with third-party inspectors
Interface with regulatory stakeholders
Develop welding specifications for stainless steels
Develop welding specifications for nickel alloys
Develop welding specifications for carbon steels
Develop welding specifications for advanced high-temperature materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Design teams; Manufacturing teams; Quality teams; Supplier teams
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