Welding Engineer / EIT / Technologist

Job Description

The Welding Engineer / EIT / Technologist provides technical support in welding engineering, welder testing, welding procedure qualification, and parameter monitoring. This role supports both internal operations and client-facing projects under the guidance of the Welding Engineering Manager. Responsibilities include assisting in procedure development, performing welder qualifications, recording welding parameters, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

This position is a hands-on, technical role that combines engineering analysis with practical welding and testing activities.

Welding Procedure Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Ensure procedures comply with relevant codes and standards (ASME Section IX, API, AWS, CSA Z662, etc.).
• Welding Parameter Recording & Analysis

• Record welding parameters during procedure qualifications and production welding, including amperage, voltage, travel speed, and heat input.
• Ensure compliance with qualified PQR parameters.
• Analyze welding data and report inconsistencies or deviations.

Welder Testing & Qualification

• Perform and document welder performance qualification testing under the guidance of the Welding Engineering Manager.
• Set up and execute tests according to applicable codes and standards.
• Support destructive and non-destructive testing of qualification coupons (bend, tensile, impact, hardness).
• Maintain accurate records of welder qualifications.

Qualifications

Technologist diploma in Welding / Materials / Mechanical field; (Required)

OR

EIT designation in a related discipline (Engineering in Training) is an asset. (Preferred)

Eligibility to be registered with ASET or APEGA is an asset (Preferred)

CWB Welding Inspector Level 1 or higher certification is preferred (Required)

Familiarity with welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, SAW) and weld discontinuities (Required)

Familiarity with CGSB/ASNT NDT inspection is an asset (Preferred)

Minimum of 1-2 years of Welding industry experience (Required)

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.