An AWS Story and the Importance of Welding in the Power Industry

An AWS Story the Importance of Welding in the Power Industry with Dr. Josh Burgess. Dinner provided by Linde Gas and Equipment. Join AWS Western Carolina Section 195 for an evening with AWS President Dr. Joshua Burgess to share an An AWS Story and the Importance of Welding in the Power Industry. The presentation will highlight how AWS impacted his professional growth and career path with some case studies / failure analysis studies from work in the power sector. Dr. Joshua Burgess is the 2026 President of the American Welding Society and currently serves as Senior Program Manager for Metallurgical & Welding at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). His journey began as a high school welder competing at regional, state, and national levels, eventually competing in the SkillsUSA Pre-Trials. That experience sparked his passion for welding science and metallurgy, leading him to earn his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee. With over two decades of industry experience, Dr. Burgess has worked for Alstom Power and General Electric Power before joining TVA, where he oversees welding operations and inspection programs across its Generation Services fleet. A longtime AWS member, he has served in leadership roles since 2013. His career reflects a commitment to advancing welding technology and supporting the next generation of professionals through AWS initiatives. PDH certificates are provided. There is no charge to attend for those who sign up via Eventbrite. Dinner is provided compliments of Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. The event will take place at the Fluor Management Center, 150 Fluor Daniel Drive Greenville, SC.