Welding Engineer

Welding System Engineer - Central Engineering Section - Asset Integrity Division
- Fully accountable for the NSRP workshop ISO 3834 system.
- Assignment of Deputy RWC roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure all procedures and work instructions comply with the ISO 3834 system.
- Be the focal point for communication between the NSRP Workshop and NSRP Welding Engineering regarding welding quality issues.
- Responsible for the implementation and proper functioning of the NSRP Welding System, including regular audits and training for new NSRP Workshop Team employees.
- Review the product standards to be used, along with any supplementary requirements.
- Ensure all welding and related activities comply with all applicable NSRP standards.
- Ensure welding staff access and use the latest client and legislative codes and standards.
- Maintain a register of all Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) and ensure their validity.
- Identify the need for new WPS and arrange for their compilation and qualification.
- Provide technical advice to supervisory and inspection staff.
- Ensure all welders performing welding operations are correctly qualified according to the applicable code.
- Maintain and update a register of welder qualifications, using a unique identification number for each welder.
- Coordinate welder training to meet site/workshop-specific conditions.
- Coordinate refresher training programs for welders and arrange requalification tests. •
- Test new welders.
- Develop and implement induction packs for welders, welding inspectors, welding supervisors, and welding foremen.
- Ensure all welding work is inspected by competent and qualified personnel.
- Maintain appropriate records of all welding work.
- Ensure that PQRs, heat treatment procedures, and complex repair method statements are reviewed and approved by the NSRP Welding Engineer.
- Be the focal point for discussions with the in-house welding engineer.
- Conduct subcontractor audits if required by NSRP Workshop.
-Review of Work packs Legislative and ISO Compliance
- Enforce BS EN ISO 3834 philosophies and practices as required.
- Enforce and maintain all legislative requirements related to welding.
- In charge of site/workshop welding activities.
- Plan, organize, and control the workload of welders.
- Exercise general control over all welders and welding operations.
- Ensure conformance to approved WPS for all welding operations.
- Ensure the welding environment is conducive to welding.
- Ensure all welders under their responsibility are correctly qualified for the assigned work. Materials and Consumables Control
- Control materials and consumables for welding operations per applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure correct handling and storage of all welding consumables according to applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure all consumables used conform to the relevant WPS. Supervision and Equipment Maintenance • Supervise all heat treatment processes.
- Ensure all equipment used in welding operations is calibrated according to applicable requirements.
- Ensure all welding equipment is adequately maintained and maintenance records are updated.
- Control welding-related equipment, including suitability, identification, handling, and the supply of personal protective and other safety equipment.
- Production Planning and Traceability Execute effective production planning