Materials Engineer - Metallurgy & Welding

Requisition ID: 279910 

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: N/A 
• Work Location: Vadodara 

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

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Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Job Summary:

The Materials Engineering Technology (MET) team is increasing capabilities to support projects in the Energy business unit of Bechtel Global. There is a vacancy for an experienced professional Materials Engineer, qualified to degree level in the practice of Materials Engineering or Metallurgy. 

Major Responsibilities:

• The Materials Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer (Materials Engineering Technology) and duties will include the following:
  • Establish welding requirements for equipment and piping in petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, industrial gas, and power plants
  • Develop technical specifications for materials and joining
  • Support to engineering disciplines in preparation/review of data sheets and requisition packages
  • Review of materials content in technical bids
  • Provide post award technical support to requisitioning engineers (review of WPS/PQR)
  • Support the project through performing quality assurance activities at supplier/fabricator facilities
  • Perform materials engineering activities on projects with minimal technical oversight.
• Plan and conduct independent work using sound judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Devise practical approaches to solving materials engineering problems.
• Co-ordinate technical issues with MET specialists as well as other disciplines on projects.
• Travel to support activities at construction sites, suppliers’ works or in other engineering offices
• Work well with client counterparts, establishing rapport, while maintaining Bechtel work practices

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ industrial experience is required for this position, preferably in a fabrication facility.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• The materials engineer will work as part of an international MET team, and should also have a basic knowledge of other materials related technologies including:
  • Welding
  • Nondestructive examination
  • Paint and coatings
  • Thermal insulation
  • Non-Metallic materials
• A sound knowledge of welding of pressurized equipment and piping.
• Knowledge of international materials standards and pressure vessel and piping fabrication codes
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of metallurgical engineering
• Ability to co-ordinate work with other engineering disciplines.
• Previous experience with Bechtel projects is preferred

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