Weld Program Instructor / Welder

The Weld Program Instructor / Welder will provide technical guidance and expertise in the field of welding while following procedural requirements and standards of client contract specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance for the preparation of students to meet and comply with NAVSEA and GDEB welding standards and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance including, but not limited to, GMAW Pulse and GMAW Spray weld processes, metal grinding processes and Oxy-fuel torch use.
• Provide technical guidance on weld preparation to meet various NDT (non-destructive testing) processes.
• Maintain safe working/training conditions of both Thielsch and GDEB company standards.
• Maintain a curriculum in compliance with the GDEB Pipeline Training Program.
• Follow pre-established and approved course curriculum which includes classroom and practical training.
• Review, grade, and return assignments.
• Maintain excellent record keeping and documentation for both Thielsch and GDEB.
• Prepare students to take welding qualification tests for GDEB.
• Procure welding supplies and materials for the training program.
• Demonstrate strong time-management skills and adaptability.
• Work both independently and within a team setting.
• Resolve conflict when possible and administer disciplinary measures when suitable.
• Develop professional relationships with GDEB staff and HR business partners.
• Maintain safe workplace habits and housekeeping to maintain a safe environment for both students and staff.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiate new ideas for the department.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has technical managerial responsibility for the students while they are assigned to the Welder Training Program. This includes reporting, recording and inspection activities. Also, direct and supervise the work of welding instructors, as applicable.

Work Environment:

This job operates indoors in a classroom setting and in an industrial fabrication environment. In this position the incumbent may be exposed to varying conditions with exposure to any, or all, of the following: heat, cold, cold, dust, dirt, fumes, gases, and loud noises. Personal protective equipment is required when in the technical environment.

Physical Demands:

• Continuous:

Clarity of vision under 20 inches, with or without corrective lenses

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.