Welding Engineer

Location: Poggio Rusco

About NEXTCHEM
NEXTCHEM is Maire’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Thanks to our extensive know-how in nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers, we deliver innovative solutions and processes that fully enable the energy transition.
At the forefront of innovation, we contribute to shaping a more sustainable and low-carbon future through cutting-edge engineering and technology.
Mission
We are looking for a skilled and motivated

Welding Engineer

to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the definition and supervision of fabrication and testing activities, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and cost-effectiveness principles across complex industrial projects. The position involves working on piping, equipment, furnaces, instrumentation, and field construction activities.
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Key Responsibilities
You will apply international codes and standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, EN, NACE, AWS and others to material selection and fabrication processes, ensuring full compliance with project specifications.
You will provide technical support on metallurgical matters throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, testing, and fabrication phases. This includes reviewing client specifications and developing engineering and fabrication documentation aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for reviewing welding procedures, heat treatment specifications, material data sheets, mill test reports, and equipment documentation, ensuring their compliance with applicable standards and project needs.
You will also investigate and resolve issues related to metallurgy, materials, testing, and welding, collaborating with clients, suppliers, and contractors both at vendor workshops and on-site during plant construction.
Where required, you will coordinate with specialized laboratories to perform material and welding failure analyses and support root cause investigations.
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Requirements
You hold at least 3 years of experience in Welding Engineering roles. Certifications such as IWE/EWE or IWT/EWT are considered a strong asset.
You have a solid background in welding, including knowledge of material selection and corrosion mitigation techniques for piping systems, equipment, and steel structures within industrial environments.
You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and capable of working effectively in an international environment.
You are available to travel for both short- and long-term assignments in Italy and abroad.