Lummus Technology is a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and equipment supply solutions to the petrochemical, petroleum refining and oil and gas industries. For more than a century, customers have trusted Lummus Technology to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions to transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. Lummus Technology operating group provides a wide range of licensed process technologies, proprietary equipment and related services to the petrochemical, petroleum refining, oil and gas industries. Lummus recently added a license for conversion of waste plastics and we are fully focused on other energy transition innovations, like low CO2 designs, hydrogen firing, heat integration and electrification.
For Lummus Technology Heat Transfer B.V. we are looking for a
Senior Welding and Metallurgist Engineer (m/f/d)
at the earliest date possible.
This position is located in the Lummus Technology office in Brno / Czech Republic.
Key Responsibilities
- Review of metallurgical testing (macro/microstructure analysis, hardness, tensile, impact testing)
- Analyze welding defects and recommend corrective actions
- Develop welding process documentation, including work instructions and best practices
- Oversee weld quality inspections using NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT)
- Review and approve welding procedures for fabrication and repair work
- Conduct lab and field studies to validate welding parameters and material performance
- Evaluate alternative materials and welding technologies for sustainability and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material performance and weldability
- Support new product development by advising on material selection and welding methods
- Conduct training sessions for engineers, welders, and technicians on welding best practices
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of welding and metallurgy experience
- Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, etc.) and metallurgy
- Experience in weld failure analysis, corrosion analysis, and metallurgical testing
- Familiarity with industry codes and standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, etc.)
- Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills, including ability to communicate fluently in English
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and welding personnel
- Willingness and readiness to travel for business purposes, domestically and internationally
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Job Benefits
- Permanent employment contract
- 13th salary
- Meal allowance
- 25 days of annual leave
- 5 sickdays annually
- Flexible working time
- Option to work from home 1 day a week
- Training opportunities
- Employee offers from corporate benefits
About Lummus Technology
Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.