Sr. Welding Engineer

Our client is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure. The work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. They are committed to advancing energy transition and sustainable growth, using unique capabilities to support new and existing markets in the blue economy.

Responsibilities

• Specify, monitor, and advise on all metallurgical, fabrication, welding, and NDE aspects (including QA/QC) during engineering, procurement, construction, and offshore operation project phases of various products.
• Coordinate, execute, and control the Metallurgical and Welding activities in Projects and/or proposals in accordance with Project requirements within the assigned budget, time schedule, and quality standards.
• Ensure that manufacturers, construction yards, and suppliers comply with requirements, client specifications, and applicable international rules, codes, standards, and procedures.
• Responsible for man-hours estimation and monitoring of engineering budgets for the field of expertise within the projects.
• Provide global support to group companies and offices, ensuring that industry standards are met, including manufacturer qualifications, specification development, specialist technical advice, and failure investigations.
• Continuously identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and improve efficiency of ways of working.

Main Tasks

• Develop and compile project specifications.
• Review client technical documentation and relevant legislation, standards, specification, and code requirements.
• Participate in engineering man-hours estimation for metallurgical and welding activities.
• Comply with technical standards and processes, raising comments and deviations when necessary.
• Participate in defining metallurgical and welding deliverables, schedules, and control activities in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide assistance to engineering disciplines on subject matters.
• Ensure quality and compliance of metallurgy, welding, NDE requirements in equipment packages, bulk supplies, and adherence to project specifications.
• Interface with clients, subcontractors, and yards for resolution of metallurgy and welding issues.
• Conduct technical audits and evaluations of suppliers and subcontractors, including qualification programs.
• Review material deliverables produced by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Advise on welding, fabrication, and metallurgical matters as needed.
• Assist with material/equipment failure investigations and engineering assessments.
• Suggest suitable actions to minimize deviations from approved time and budget.
• Collect project lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in metallurgical and welding activities and initiate process improvements.

Job Requirements

• 10 years of experience in metallurgy, welding, and NDE for FPSO, FSO, FLNG, mooring systems during FEED, detailed engineering, and execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Metallurgy, Petroleum, Materials Science, or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Certification from a materials-related professional association such as IWE, IOM3, or TWI is required.
• In-depth knowledge of international offshore industry design, materials, fabrication codes & standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API, ISO, NACE, ASTM, ABS, BV, DNV, LR related to metallurgy, welding, and material selection).
• Knowledge of material selection for corrosion control, corrosion challenges, failure mechanisms, CP systems (ICCP and SACCP), and fireproofing is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, ownership, initiative, and ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Able to multitask efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-motivated individual capable of delivering results efficiently.
• Office presence required a few days per week.
• Availability for travel to yards, fabrication sites, and vendor premises worldwide.
• Strong analytical, organizational skills, and flexibility in managing multiple activities.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.