Plant Welding Process Engineer

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

Impact You'll Make:
The Plant Welding Process Engineer will be the primary point of contact for materials, welding, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Job Description

What you'll do

• Identify applicable materials, welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) standards and internal Engineering/Manufacturing Technical Practices and define how those are applied/proceduralized.
• Provide assurance of compliance against the above-mentioned standards and practices.
• Identify, assess, report, and manage key materials, welding, and NDT risks.
• Provide Quality Assurance/ Quality Control services on all relevant welding and NDT issues.
• Provide oversight for operation and maintenance of plant NDT equipment.
• Liaison with GE Energy Materials and Process Engineering to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Manage on-site Metallurgical Laboratory.
• Engage shop employees to get their active involvement in the key practical materials, welding, and NDT issues to ensure technical choices can practically be implemented in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize Lean tools and advanced technology to improve business operations and support New Product Introductions (NPIs).
• Provide technical oversight of plasma coating processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Weld Engineering or a demonstrated background in welding and materials science.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant welding, materials, and/or engineering experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Bangor, Maine.
• Relocation assistance only considered from within the USA.

• Certified Welding Inspector and/or experience and technical knowledge of welding processes and inspection.
• In-depth knowledge of commonly used NDT examination techniques (Magnetic Particle Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Visual Testing & Ultrasonic Testing). ASNT certificate desirable.
• Knowledge and expertise on commonly used materials, processes, and coatings.
• Demonstrated performance executing manufacturing process improvements.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams or projects achieving desired results on schedule.
• LEAN training.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with failure analysis / root cause analysis.
• Liaison or experience with Standards Development Organizations (e.g. STM, AWS, ASME, ASNT, etc.).
• Prior history of metallurgical laboratory operation or oversight.
• Exposure to characterization and testing of high temperature metals.

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.