Zeeco is seeking an experienced Senior Welding & Materials Engineer to serve as a Technical Manager responsible for global oversight of welding engineering and materials performance across all Zeeco product lines and fabrication locations. This position will act as the subject matter expert (SME) for welding processes, metallurgy, and material integrity, providing leadership and technical direction to ensure compliance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and Zeeco quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Oversight
- Serve as the company-wide authority on welding and material engineering.
- Oversee all welding-related technical matters and provide global fabrication support.
- Lead resolution of complex welding, metallurgical, and failure analysis issues.
- Provide technical review and approval of welding procedures, qualifications, and repair methodologies.
Welding Engineering
- Develop, review, and approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications.
- Establish best practices for weld joint design, heat input control, and distortion mitigation.
- Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API codes and standards.
Materials & Metallurgy
- Provide expertise in material selection, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature applications.
- Lead metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations.
- Support traceability and compliance with material specifications.
Quality & Compliance Integration
- Investigate nonconformities and lead root cause analysis.
- Develop corrective actions related to welding and materials.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with quality systems.
Vendor & Global Operations Support
- Provide technical support to global fabrication teams and vendors.
- Travel globally to support fabrication and resolve technical issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Welding, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 8–12 years of experience in welding and materials engineering.
- Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, and AWS standards.
- Experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Preferred: Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or PE license.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical judgment and leadership
- Effective communication across global teams
- Practical problem-solving in fabrication environments
Travel Requirement: 25-30% (Global)
Since 1979, Zeeco is the trusted worldwide source for the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, production, power and pharmaceutical industries. Beginning as a small operation, Zeeco focused on the ideas of expertise, innovation, and reliability that today are the company’s foundation of success.
ZEECO® product lines include next generation ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous and non-hazardous waste incineration. Zeeco has supplied some of the world’s largest combustion systems. These include the largest enclosed ground flare, acid gas thermal oxidizer, enclosed flare and elevated flare. We also have developed the industry’s best performing ultra-low NOx burner.
From refining, onshore/offshore production, power, well testing, petrochemical, gas processing and LNG industries, Zeeco has the experience and technical expertise to design the right combustion solution for your application. Our Combustion Research and Test Facility was the first in the world to become ISO 9001-2000 certified, and our staff strives to stay ahead of rapidly changing emissions requirements. With over three decades of industry experience, we have developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in engineering, reliability, and integrity.
