Nuclear Welder
About the job
- Technical training and initial experience in industrial welding.
- Knowledge of TIG welding processes 111 and 141, with proficiency in carbon steel and stainless steel.
- Ability to read isometric drawings.
- Ability to perform TIG 141 welding in the workshop and on construction sites on carbon steel or stainless steel of all diameters and thicknesses.
- Ability to polish welds, visually inspect welds, and assemble parts.
- Proficiency in TIG and/or coated-electrode welding, either confirmed or developing.
- Experience in nuclear work or relevant authorizations is advantageous.
- Background in boilermaking, piping, or a closely related industrial field.
- Ability to work rigorously within the nuclear environment and its site codes.
- Use tools and equipment including a 125 mm grinder, die grinder, tungsten sharpener, and TIG/coated-electrode welding equipment.
- Work primarily with carbon steel and stainless steel.
- Analyze manufacturing files, including materials, specific constraints, and inspection requirements.
- Prepare the workstation, including filler metal, gas, tools, machines, and settings.
- Implement and master welding processes.
- Perform welds in compliance with plans, welding procedure specifications, and nuclear requirements.
- Conduct visual inspection, traceability, and document compliance.
- Apply nuclear safety instructions strictly and wear personal protective equipment.
- Perform TIG 141 welding in the workshop and on construction sites.
- Polish welds, visually inspect welds, and assemble parts.
- Experience in the nuclear industry or relevant nuclear authorizations.
About the company
Boccard designs, builds, and maintains industrial plants across energy and life sciences, handling engineering, fabrication, construction, and aftercare as a single package. Its work includes nuclear, oil and gas, power, steel and mining projects, plus brewery, food, cosmetics, pharma, and biotech facilities, with products like stainless steel tanks, bioreactors, mixers, and modular skids. It uses digital tools such as 3D laser scanning and its BocTrack system to manage prefab and project data, supporting lifecycle asset management and total cost of ownership (TCO). The company differentiates itself with a long family-led history since 1918, global expansion, deep sector expertise, and integrated EPC services designed to optimize cost over the plant's life and across international projects.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Villeurbanne, France
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sizewell C awarded Boccard UK a four-year PTS contract on July 20, 2026.
- Boccardâs Olsztyn bioprocess platform opens October 14, 2026, expanding biopharma sales.
- September 14, 2026 messaging targets neurological therapies, signaling stronger life-sciences demand.
What critics are saying
- Sizewell C dominates headlines; any 2026-2030 delay starves Boccardâs Deeside factory.
- Alliance procurement with Balfour Beatty, Laing O'Rourke, and Bouygues compresses margins immediately.
- A nuclear or biopharma downturn strands specialized welders, bioreactors, and modular-skid capacity.
What makes BOCCARD unique
- Family ownership since 1918 sustains long-horizon execution and client trust.
- Boccard integrates engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance across plant lifecycles.
- Deeside and Olsztyn showcase digital modular fabrication for nuclear and bioprocessing.
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