Welding Technologist

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The Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks to hire a Welding Technologist for the Fabrication, Instrumentation, & Inspection Division in the Facilities & Operations Directorate. We are the largest U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

• NDE & welding examinations, testing and inspection of steam valves, pressure vessels, sheet metal and ductwork, piping components, structural assemblies and other fabrication assemblies as required for repair work and new construction.
• Ability to perform work in both a shop and field environment.
• Create Isometric drawings for weld tracking.
• Produce accurate inspection records.
• Qualification of welding procedures for compliance with ASME & AWS codes.
• Welder and welding operator qualification and continuity log maintenance and verification.
• Verification of material chemistry and mechanical requirements to national and foreign standards.
• Other inspection duties as requested (e.g. fixed ladder inspections, receipt inspections, etc.).
• Coordinate with other inspectors and ORNL personnel to complete job requirements.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to maintain and/or renew AWS CWI certifications.
• A strong welding background.
• Working knowledge of ASME B-31, API, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ASNT qualifications in additional areas of NDE.

• ASNT Level II qualification in any or all the following: liquid penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT) and ultrasonic thickness (UTT) NDE testing methods.
• A transferable NBIC Inservice Inspector Commission (IS) with a Repair Inspector (R) endorsement for boilers and pressure vessels.
• Experience with the qualification of welders/welder operators and welding procedures for compliance with ASME & AWS codes.
• Background experience in pressure vessel repair, new construction, and installation.
• Strong knowledge of shop and field welding, fabrication, and inspection techniques.
• Willing to obtain tower/stack climbing and rescue training.
• Ability to communicate well with staff in verbal and written formats, experience using Microsoft Office software effectively.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real  form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

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