Welding Supervisor

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise daily welding activities for pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies.
• Assign work, prioritize tasks, and monitor productivity to meet fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and consumables to support efficient workflow.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and welding related issues.
• Ensure all welding complies with ASME Section IX, ASME Section VIII, B31.3, and applicable AWS requirements.
• Verify proper use of qualified Welding Procedures (WPS) and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Ensure welds meet code requirements, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria prior to inspection.
• Monitor weld quality and workmanship through process inspections.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and NDE personnel for RT, UT, PT, and MT inspections.
• Ensure traceability of materials, weld maps, welding records, and ASME documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld defects.
• Enforce safety procedures related to hot work, confined space entry, lifting operations, OSHA requirements, and plant policies.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate welders and fitters while promoting continuous improvement and skills development.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, isometrics, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance on SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Ensure proper joint fit up, preheat and interpass temperature control, and PWHT requirements.
• Troubleshoot welding defects, distortion, and metallurgical issues.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA/QC, Project Management, Client Representatives, and Authorized Inspectors.
• Support audits, client inspections, code compliance reviews, and communicate project progress, issues, and risks to management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing, or Engineering preferred.
• 5 to 10+ years of welding experience in pressure vessel, piping, or heavy industrial fabrication.
• 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a fabrication shop.
• Strong experience working under ASME Section VIII, Section IX, and B31.3 code requirements.
• AWS Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), OSHA 10/30 certification, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, materials, fabrication processes, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld maps, specifications, and fabrication drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Quality focused with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to heat, fumes, noise, and heavy equipment, including extended hours as needed to meet production schedules.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth
• Paid vacation/holidays