Job Description & How to Apply Below
Houston, TX /Edmonton, AB July 2026
Job Purpose The Global Welding & Metallurgical Subject Matter Expert (SME) acts as STATS technical authority, providing technical leadership, assurance, and governance in welding engineering, metallurgy and materials performance.
The role is responsible for the development and ongoing management of the global STATS welding and materials governance program, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications. It also provides technical leadership for STATS’ in-service welding program, including weld procedure development, procedure qualification records, field support, and client-facing communication.
The role supports global manufacturing through the development of new and specialized welding applications, material selection, testing and post weld heat treatment planning, collaboration with customer welding and materials SMEs, continuous improvement of fabrication and quality processes, and support for vendor audits and product acceptance.
This is a strategically important role for the business as it transitions into global product manufacturing, leveraging modern manufacturing processes and procedures, as STATS builds the next generation pipeline isolation and integrity tools for the global energy market.
We welcome applications from candidates based in either Houston or Canada for this role with flexibility on where the role can be based.
Directly Reports To
Global Manager of Quality
Internal Relationships
Manufacturing, Operations and Engineering Teams
External Relationships
Clients, Stakeholders, Vendors
Along With
Regional Manufacturing Managers, Engineering Leads, Quality Control Leads and Project Managers
Main Responsibilities
Technical Authority
Act as technical authority for all welding and materials related matters.
Develop new WPS and review existing systems.
Provide weld procedure and material selection guidance for critical applications.
Review and approval of internal and external welding and material deviation requests.
Troubleshoot production and field based welding problems including in-service welding.
Provide expert input into fitness for service assessments & failure investigations (RCA).
Provide expert input into corrosion mechanisms related to carbon steel and stainless steel.
Governance, Standards & Compliance
Develop global program-level governance for welding.
Develop and maintain company technical specifications, material standards, and welding standards.
Support internal, client, and third-party audits.
Develop welding and materials training programs and competency frameworks for welding personnel, quality control personnel, and inspectors.
Fabrication Procedure Development & Continuous Improvement
Develop, review and approve company material specifications as needed to support manufacturing and procurement processes.
Develop, review and approve company non-destructive and destructive testing requirements as it relates to welding quality control procedures in support of manufacturing.
Develop, review and approve heat treatment procedures to support manufacturing.
Support steel extrusion processes and procedure development.
Support company welding regulatory certifications in different regions.
Supplier & Fabrication Oversight
Conduct technical reviews of third-party fabrication shops, heat treatment vendors and material suppliers.
Support supplier qualification and acceptance.
Resolve non-conformances and production challenges.
Materials Engineering & Performance
Provide qualified expert input into material selection including metallurgy, mechanical properties & corrosion mechanisms (carbon steels, low alloy, CRA, duplex etc) and material selection for high integrity pressure applications.
Support heat treatment planning to achieve target yield strength.
Interface with engineering simulation/modelling during design of equipment.
Failure Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Support investigations into weld failures, material defects, and code compliance violations.
Develop or contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) reports, lessons learned, and corrective actions.
Project Support
Support projects, procurement and sales teams during tendering (technical bid input, risk identification) as required.
Support project execution through welding methods and material selection.
Sales Support
Support sales teams related to welding and fabrication during customer RFQ’s or contract award.
Represent STATS at Industry Organizations
Represent STATS at industry organizations, including API 1104 Committee, Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), ASME, CSA, AWS, and other industry initiatives such as hydrogen materials and welding initiatives.
Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities
Comply with all STATS and/or client quality, safety, and…
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