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Materials/Corrosion Engineering

Position Description:
The materials engineer will provide general support to plant operations by conducting corrosion studies, failure analysis and other materials of construction related projects.
They will also be responsible for supporting capital projects by selecting materials of construction for new plants and equipment. A knowledge of corrosion, failure analysis, non destructive testing, metallic and non metallic materials of construction as well as chemical process equipment and process design is needed in this role.

Education:
Qualified candidates will possess either a BS or MS in Engineering with academic projects and/or work experience (co-op or intern) related to corrosion.

Skills:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.

Looking for current graduates along with Summer 2008,
December 2008 and May 2009 graduates!

Apply at
www.careers.eastman.com to "Materials Engineer (996)"

Sales Engineer/Product Manager

Sandvik Materials Technology, a leader in the manufacture of specialty metallic materials for diverse applications, has an immediate opening for a Sales Engineer/Product Manager located in Houston, Texas.

This position is part of a technical sales team, and will be responsible for sales and marketing of Sandvik’s special tubular products with focus on strengthening the company’s position with the major customers within the Oil & Gas segment in North America.

Position Overview:

Direct regional sales effort to attain or exceed projected business plan.
Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop strategies to grow revenues and profitability.
Direct sales forecasting activities and establish goals.
Execute strategic activities for niche/special products, such as sales and market plans and development of cooperation agreements with targeted accounts
Identification and development of new applications through market research and analysis
Introduction of new products in the market
Pricing and value based selling argumentation.

Your Profile:

B.S. degree in a technical discipline – Engineering or Metallurgy is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
Experience in technical marketing/sales related to the above industry is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to travel up to 40% of time both domestically and internationally
P.C. skills including spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, and use of internet
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Ability to perform in a team-oriented, continuous improvement environment
Strong initiative and self motivation

Sandvik Materials Technology offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Time Off with Pay, 401K, Company Car, and tremendous potential for advancement.

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.sandvik.com/career and apply to the Sales Engineer/Product Manager, Special Tubes position, Job ID# 294986.

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Welding Engineer

Bodycote Testing Group Americas operates over 35 facilities throughout Canada, USA and Mexico, with its head office located in Mississauga Ontario. Four of the divisions (Materials Testing, Health Science, Environmental, Engineering & Technology) offer services in the Americas.

At Bodycote, our mission is to provide world-class companies with testing services that make a positive contribution to the success of their business. Committed to earning sustainable profits that attract shareholders interest and maintaining our status as a good corporate citizen, we continue to engage, develop, and retain competent people by harnessing their enthusiasm and inspiring them to excel.

Our Houston North Office is looking for a Welding Engineer.

This position serves as a liaison between the client and the test lab to assist with technical concerns. The Welding Engineer will provide assistance within the areas of Weld Procedure Qualification testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews and prepares welding standards and specifications

Conducts failure analysis of welded components

Examination of technical requirements of contracts and to reach a mutual resolution of contracts with clientele
Submission of welding procedures thatmeet customer and code requirements

Interfaces with vendors and manufacturers regarding welding activities
Provide guidance on the Rules for Materials and welding technical advice
Maintain records of welder certification tests
Develop welding/inspection procedures as necessary

Qualifications:

Must possess a B.S degree
Familiar with range of materials including carbon steel, low alloy steels, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys and applicable consumables
Preference would be at least two years experience in a similar position.
Metallurgical background is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Computer skills, including major software applications.

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities at Bodycote, please visit our website at www.bodycotetesting.com. To apply for this position please apply to:careers@bodycote.ca ref# 214-063

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Test Coordinator/Project Manager

Bodycote Testing Group Americas operates over 35 facilities throughout Canada, USA and Mexico, with its head office located in Mississauga Ontario. Four of the divisions) Materials Testing, Health Science, Environmental, Engineering & Technology) offer services in the Americas.

At Bodycote, our mission is to provide world-class companies with testing services that make a positive contribution to the success of their business. Committed to earning sustainable profits that attract shareholders interest and maintaining our status as a good corporate citizen, we continue to engage, develop, and retain competent people by harnessing their enthusiasm and inspiring them to excel.

Our Houston Texas location has an opening for a Test Coordinator/Project Manager

The Test Coordinator will provide a liaison between the client and the test lab to ensure projects routed from order entry to final test certificates. Routine projects fall within ASTM, API1104, DNV, and CSA procedures. The Test Coordinator will also create and maintain a work plan of all testing tasks, will ensure the quality of the test and offer recommendations on migration of code into production

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Determine what tests will be needed, write descriptions of tests, test writing guidelines, editing process, deadline for tests
Log in procedures
Communicate with clients
Review specs
Monitor production on current projects
Review certificates
Sign off on completed reports

Qualifications and Education

Testing within the Oil & Gas industry is preferred
University degree a must
Managed the execution of test plans
Able to understand project needs and develop a test strategy to meet those needs
Minimum 2+ yrs industry or testing experience
Microsoft project and AutoCad is preferred
Project management experience desired

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities at Bodycote, please visit our website at www.bodycotetesting.com.

To apply for this position please apply to:careers@bodycote.ca ref# 214-065

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Metallurgist/Failure Analyst

Bodycote Testing Group Americas operates over 35 facilities throughout Canada, USA and Mexico, with its head office located in Mississauga Ontario. Four of the division (Materials Testing, Health Science, Environmental, Engineering & Technology) offer services in the Americas.

Our Houston North Location has an immediate opening for a Metallurgist/Failure Analyst

Reporting to the Manager of the operations manager, you will be responsible for performing metallographic tests and failure analysis. The candidate will specialize in metallurgical testing and failure investigations. This position consists of testing and writing of technical reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform routine metallurgical evaluations
Perform failure analysis and fracture surface evaluation
May be required to go on site and evaluate failures and perform on-site testing.
Obtain test data and enter into Lims system.
Able to interpret and evaluate results against the required specifications

Qualifications and Education:

University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science
5 Years experience in failure analysis
Good mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of various materials/metals an asset.
Good computer skills
Good writing and communication skills

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities at Bodycote, please visit our website at www.bodycotetesting.com.

To apply for this position please apply to: careers@bodycote.caref# 214-metallurgist

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

U.S Test Technician (Metallurgical)

Bodycote Testing Group Americas operates over 35 facilities throughout Canada, USA and Mexico, with its head office located in Mississauga Ontario. Four of the division (Materials Testing, Health Science, Environmental, Engineering & Technology) offer services in the Americas.

Our Houston North Lab office is currently looking for a Full Time Metallurgical Test Technician

Reporting to the Department Manager, the lab technician is responsible to prepare micro and macro specimens of different alloys for evaluation. You will also cut, grind, mount and polish specimens manually. You will also identify, and etch the specimens as well as prepare the etching solutions.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare, set up, monitor heat treat loads,
Complete heat treat documents and records
Prepare thermal couples
Testing of prepared specimens for hardness (Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop) macro and microphotography and assisted metallurgical evaluations.
Perform daily calibration checks on machines or operations as needed
Preparation of tests samples by sectioning with precision abrasive saws and grinding/polishing of specimens.

Education:

Minimum high school
Must have at least 2-5yrs lab experience
Basic office skills, computer, word, excel, etc.
Read, write and speak English, also use of hand tools

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities at Bodycote, please visit our website at www.bodycotetesting.com.

To apply for this position please apply to:careers@bodycote.ca ref# 214-056

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Metallurgical Engineer V

Metallurgical Engineer V – 396713 FMC Technologies

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

BS Degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering. Eight to ten years relevant experience in specialized area or product line(s) or MS degree plus six to eight years experience.

Expert knowledge of metallurgical manufacturing and heat-treating processes. Advanced knowledge of welding processes. Advanced knowledge of material properties and their application – Experience of materials selection for oilfield application preferred.

Demonstrated innovative skills to research and create new products/processes using advanced laws, theorems and broad industry knowledge. Recognized as a technical leader among internal and external peers.

Good organization and project planning skills. Proven leadership ability. Demonstrates proficiency in mentoring, thinking creatively and project planning.

Demonstrated effective customer presentation skills.

FMC Technologies, Inc. is a global leader providing mission-critical technology solutions for the energy, food processing and air transportation industries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products for its customers through its Energy Systems, Food Processing and Airport Equipment and Services businesses. Our businesses provide a broad range of products and services that create solutions for customers worldwide and generate $3.2 billion in revenues. FMC Technologies employs approximately 11,000 people at 32 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.

For more information please email sam.mitchiner@fmcti.com

Apply online at https://www.fmctechnologies.com/Careers/UnitedStates/CurrentOpenings.aspx?mode=detail&id=4591

Metallurgical / Welding Engineer

SHAW Stone & Webster, Inc., Houston, TX. has an immediate opening for a Senior Metallurgical / Welding Engineer. Requirements are BS or MS degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Welding Engineering, plus a minimum of 10 years of experience. The following is also helpful.

Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently is required
Capability for understanding materials selection for gas and chemical plants, refining , chemical process environments, corrosion allowance, and materials engineering.
Basic understanding of materials, materials properties, codes and standards, inspection and welding
Candidate must have good interpersonal skills to interact with project, client, and supervision
Capable of handling materials selection for multiple projects
Interfaces with engineering/manufacturing/quality/field operation when assistance is needed for special material applications
Develop project specifications for Materials of Construction
Develop Material Selection Diagrams
Experience with ASME, NACE, API, ASNT and AWS
Familiarity with NDE (UT,RT, MT, PT, VT), PMI, Ferrite, Hardness Test and Hydro Test
Review and approval of vendor documents

SHAW Stone & Webster offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package with the opportunity for career growth.

For immediate consideration, please reply:
saty.segu@shawgrp.com

For more information about SHAW Stone & Webster , please visit:
www.shawgrp.com

Welding Engineer

Perform functions to provide support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing, and Research and Development departments on matters related to materials and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent will undertake any or all of the following:

Assign worldwide VGS numbers for materials.
Develop and review worldwide specifications for welding and materials.
Maintain engineering records and files for future availability.
Develop new weld procedures, as a minimum, in accordance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1 and/or customer specific requirement as applicable.
Work independently on projects in support of Engineering, Materials Engineering and research and development efforts as appropriate.
Participate in industry organizations and professional societies as requested.
Evaluate and promote the use of new materials and processes to enhance VGI's competitive position.
Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or indicated by responsibilities.
Perform all duties as assigned by management.
Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science with 0-3 years minimum experience or equal. Experience with basic metallurgical laboratory equipment desirable.

Must have basic knowledge of metallurgy and welding processes, with broad based knowledge of materials production and selection criteria. Knowledge of the performance characteristics and processing methods of metallic materials in oil and gas applications preferred. Must communicate effectively, both written and verbal.

Basic knowledge of personal computers and computer software, such as MS Windows, Autocad, MS Word, and MS Excel is preferred.

Please submit job-posting applications to Karen Morgan, Human Resources Department, NHR, via karen.morgan@vetco.com or fax to 281-878-5155.

Metallurgical Engineer III

Develop materials specifications for metallic materials and develop process specifications related to heat treatment and coating processes. Evaluate new materials and processes, and qualify new vendors. Coordinate laboratory-testing programs related to materials and processes. Provide metallurgical engineering support to Vetco Gray’s worldwide engineering, sales, supply management, manufacturing, and R & D personnel.

Duties

Perform functions to provide support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Sales, Marketing and Research and Development departments on matters related to materials and processes.

Develop new material specifications, in accordance with NACEMR0175 / ISO 15156 and API 6A / ISO 10423 and/or customer specific requirement as applicable.
Work independently on projects in support of Project Engineering, Materials Engineering and R & D efforts as appropriate.
Evaluate and promote the use of new materials and processes to enhance VGIs competitive position.
Comply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned or indicated by responsibilities.
Perform all duties as assigned by management.
Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Engineering with 3-5 years minimum experience. Experience with an oil and gas equipment manufacturer or an oil and gas exploration and production company.

Experience in writing material specifications for compliance with API, ISO, and NACE standards covering surface and Subsea production equipment for oil and gas industry. Experience in selection of metallic materials for oil and gas drilling and production equipment.

Some domestic and international travel required.

Proficient knowledge of personal computers and computer software, such as MS Windows, AutoCAD, MS Word, and MS Excel is preferred.

Please submit candidates to Karen Morgan via email to karen.morgan@vetco.comor fax to 281-878-5155. Please reference Req. 896.

Entry level metallurgist/materials engineer

Midsize local manufacturer seeks a metallurgist or materials engineer to join the quality control group. Duties will involve supervising and performing metallurgical laboratory tests and evaluations as well assisting with quality assurance activities including preparation and review of processing procedures. The position will also work closely with internal heat treat, forging and machining departments. The ideal candidate will be a new graduate metallurgist or materials engineer interested in a “hands on” opportunity to learn and grow. Please send resume to lburgess@usbolt.com