Welding Engineer â Walvis Bay

4 weeks ago

Namibia, South Africa MECS Africa Full time
  • Min B. Eng Mechanical Engineering with Welding Engineer as specialisation.
  • Min 6 Years Experience as a Welding Engineer
  • Ensure Develop and qualify welding process procedures, supplier qualifications, and testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
  • Create repair procedures and assess flaws or defects to determine the fitness-for-service of structures and components.
  • Ensure that the welding, heat treatment, hardness testing, inspection and non-destructive testing are in compliance with the relevant codes and specifications.
  • Manage welding operations and troubleshoot issues that arise during welding projects, providing corrective solutions to optimize the welding process.
  • Evaluate and fine-tune processes during welding projects to enhance performance, quality, and productivity.
  • Coordinate with engineering staff as well as liaise with clients on welding requirements.
  • Raise non-compliance reports where applicable and ensure satisfactorily closed.
  • Investigate welding-related issues to improve product performance and increase productivity across manufacturing processes.
  • Assess welding flaws or challenges, developing strategies to resolve issues and ensure long-term structural integrity.
  • Welding Process Selection and Optimization: Determining the appropriate welding methods (e.g., MIG, TIG, or stick welding) and materials for each project to optimize production speed and quality.
  • Material and Consumable Planning: Specifying required materials (metals, gases, consumables) and planning for efficient stock levels to minimize downtime and waste.
  • Fixture and Tooling Design: Collaborating on the design and arrangement of jigs, fixtures, and tooling to ensure weld consistency and quality while maximizing productivity.
  • Weld Sequence and Scheduling: Developing detailed welding sequences and schedules that align with the broader production timeline and reduce the risk of distortion, rework, or bottlenecks.
  • Quality Control and Testing: Establishing quality control measures (such as non-destructive testing) and inspection points within the production plan to ensure that welds meet safety and quality standards.
  • Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS): Creating and reviewing WPSs, which provide detailed guidelines on welding processes, materials, techniques, and parameters for each project.
  • Adaptation to Environmental Conditions: Assessing weather and environmental factors (such as wind, temperature, and humidity) that may affect welding and proposing mitigation strategies to maintain quality (e.g., shielding, portable enclosures).
  • Logistics and Equipment Coordination: Ensure the logistics for moving materials, consumables, and welding equipment to the site are according to standards and operating procedures.
  • Joint Preparation and Fit-Up Plans: Specifying site-based processes for joint preparation, alignment, and fit-up to accommodate field conditions, ensuring that pre-weld setups are consistent and meet quality standards.
  • Inspection and Documentation: Setting up onsite quality checks and documentation processes to verify that field welds meet specifications and track compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Lead efforts to implement the latest welding technologies and techniques into projects, ensuring cutting-edge solutions are utilized to achieve superior results.
  • Evaluate and integrate new welding equipment, systems, and techniques to improve overall efficiency and output in the manufacturing environment.
  • Provide training to welders on new techniques, processes, or design changes, ensuring continuous skill development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Mentor and guide welding teams in the implementation of innovative welding processes and methods.
  • Estimates for welding should be constructed on the basis of sound judgments and real-world experience.
  • Aim to ensure all tasks to be completed correctly the first time, in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Mentor and Lead and mentor a team of welding specialists fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical guidance, training, and professional development to welding staff.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and company goals.
  • Manage and enforce discipline of subordinates in accordance with ER Policy.

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