Boardwalk Pipelines

Overview

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering, and processing of natural gas and liquids. They are currently seeking a Welding Engineer for their Houston, Texas office to support the Asset Integrity and Pipeline Safety team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for pipeline welding, fabrication, inspection, and NDE during pipeline construction, maintenance, operations, and repair activities.
• Develop, review, and approve WPS(s), PQR(s), and welder qualifications.
• Develop and update company welding and NDE specifications, procedures, and manuals.
• Conduct welding and NDE audits of vendors, contractors, fabrication facilities, and construction activities.
• Review and approve welding and NDE documentation including WPS(s), PQR(s), welder qualifications, fabrication drawings, and NDE specifications.
• Support pipeline integrity programs through anomaly assessments and repair evaluations.
• Drive implementation of industry best practices and ensure compliance with new regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

• BS in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting midstream pipeline operations including pipeline construction, inspection, manufacturing/fabrication methods.
• Working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW, GTAW) and NDE inspection techniques (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Working knowledge of API 1104, ASME Section IX, and other related welding and inspection standards.
• Ability to evaluate technical data, develop technical recommendations, and support engineering assessments.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong problem solving, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to field locations and vendor/contractor facilities as required.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or other related certifications are preferred.
• Working knowledge of CFR 192 and 195, ASME B31.8 and B31.4, and other related industry regulations, codes, and standards is preferred.
• Experience conducting anomaly assessments (ASME B31G, RSTRENG) and evaluating pipeline repair methods is preferred.

Additional Information

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer.