LEAD WELDING ENGINEER

About the Role
The position involves providing both technical and commercial input during the bid stage, focusing on the allocation of welding-related resources, and the development and qualification of suitable welding procedures. You will be responsible for planning and executing training and the qualification of welders/welding operators to ensure project execution deadlines are met. This role also includes offering technical support to welding and quality control (QC) personnel deployed on offshore barges to address welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) issues. The candidate will work on enhancing the company's capabilities related to automatic and semi-automatic welding of pipelines and offshore structures to boost productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and commercial input during the bid stage, focusing on welding-related resources, procedures, and training for welders/welding operators.
• Offer technical support to welding/QC personnel on offshore barges to resolve any welding/NDT-related problems.
• Develop and upgrade capabilities concerning automatic and semi-automatic welding of pipelines and offshore structures.
• Troubleshoot issues related to materials, welding, and NDT during project execution.
• Supervise the mobilization of adequate welding equipment, spares, accessories, consumables, and manpower to offshore barges in coordination with project managers and offshore administration.
• Introduce new welding equipment, techniques, and consumables to enhance offshore operations.
• Ensure timely provision of applicable welding procedures and qualification of welding personnel for offshore mobilization.
• Provide comprehensive technical support to offshore welding teams regarding programs, bevel details, and production improvements.
• Monitor offshore welding activities and troubleshoot to achieve targeted production and repair rates.
• Engage in technical discussions regarding welding with internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Advise the Stores department on requirements for spares and consumables for offshore use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding, Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in welding technology for various materials in offshore, oil and gas, and heavy fabrication industries.
• Excellent working knowledge of international welding codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, DNV, API, BS) relating to materials, welding, and inspection.
• Fully conversant with offshore pipeline welding (both mechanized and manual) as well as structural and piping welding (semi-automatic and manual).
• Up-to-date knowledge of recent advancements in welding, including quality improvement, automation, and quality control methods and procedures.
• Proficient in written and spoken English with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, supporting both career development and personal wellbeing.
• Opportunities for training, mentorship, and educational advancement to ensure career progression in a supportive environment.
• A workplace culture that values and respects every employee, providing a platform for professional growth.
• Involvement in exciting projects within the EPC and marine construction sectors.