Welding Manager - Subject Matter Expert

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

WELDING MANAGER - SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (OIL & GAS SERVICES)

Location: Remote - Northeast USA

This position is fully remote because this person will be dispatched from home and be required to travel from job site to job site.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

KATS is a rotating equipment service and maintenance company serving customers across the United States. Founded in 2022, KATS partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2025. FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)
• Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
• Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
• Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
• Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Welding Manager – Subject Matter Expert to lead our welding operations, provide technical leadership, and support the development of safe, efficient, and high quality welding practices across our oil and gas service operations. This individual will serve as the company’s go to authority on welding technologies, procedures, and compliance — ensuring our teams execute work to the highest industry standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership & Expertise

• Serve as the company’s welding subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance on welding processes, metallurgy, materials selection, and industry best practices.
• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications.
• Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause investigations on welding-related issues.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day welding operations across field service, shop fabrication, and repair activities.
• Ensure all welding work meets company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage welding personnel including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate with production, QA/QC, engineering, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution of work.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Uphold strict adherence to codes and standards such as ASME, API, AWS, and DNV.
• Partner with QA/QC to enforce inspection protocols, NDE requirements, and documentation control.
• Drive a strong safety culture aligned with company HSE expectations and regulatory requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate new welding technologies, equipment, and processes for operational enhancements.
• Implement training programs to improve welder skill sets and certification levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase productivity across welding operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry.
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC and mechanical needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the Director of Operations with a responsibility to all employees.