Welding Coordinator / Engineer

Sumitomo SHI FW; Varkaus; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy seeks a Welding Coordinator / Engineer to join the Group Quality department in Varkaus, Finland. The role centers on maintaining the ISO 3834-2 Welding Quality Management System and conducting internal audits of the Welding and QHSE systems.

You will review welding-related client requirements and provide welding expertise across projects. The position requires an MSc/BSc in mechanical/materials engineering and an IWE qualification, with at least 5 years of welding

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• International Welding Engineering (IWE) qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Coordinator in manufacturing or similar.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 3834 and its implementation.
• Excellent Finnish and English communication skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 3834-2 Welding Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits of ISO 3834 and the QHSE Management System.
• Perform supplier and construction audits.
• Review welding-related client requirements for proposals.
• Provide welding expertise across projects, including procedure reviews and repairs.
• Act as substitute Welding Coordinator for Service Production in Varkaus and manage repair plans.

Skills

Welding coordination

IWE qualification

Bilingual Finnish/English

Education

MSc / BSc Mechanical or Materials Eng

Job description

We are looking for a Welding Coordinator / Engineer to join the Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Oy Group Quality department

Your main area of responsibility will be:

• Maintaining the ISO 3834-2 certified Welding Quality Management System.
• Conducting internal audits of the ISO 3834 Welding Quality Management System and the QHSE Management System.
• Performing supplier workshop and construction audits.
• Supporting proposal works by reviewing welding-related client requirements.
• Providing welding-related expertise to projects as needed, including but not limited to reviewing welding and forming procedures, preparing repair procedures, and supporting the resolution of welding-related issues.
• Maintaining SFW Manufacturing Standards in areas related to Welding Coordinator / Engineer responsibilities.
• Acting as a substitute for the Welding Coordinator of Service Production in Varkaus, including but not limited to preparing pressure equipment repair plans and applications for repair work assessment to approved inspection bodies.
• Maintaining Service Production manufacturing instructions in areas related to Welding Coordinator responsibilities.

We expect you to have:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in a relevant technical field, such as Mechanical Engineering or Material Engineering.
• International Welding Engineering (IWE) qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Coordinator in a manufacturing environment, certification body, or similar organization.
• Strong practical knowledge of the ISO 3834 standard and its implementation.
• Strong communication skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.
• The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, as well as strong professional judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across internal and external networks.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to independently manage priorities and responsibilities.
• A results-oriented approach with a proven sense of ownership and accountability.

In addition, knowledge and experience in several of the following areas is expected:

• Industrial boilers with auxiliaries
• EN 12952 (Water Tube Boilers and auxiliary installations)
• EN 13480 (Metallic Industrial Piping)
• EN 13445 (Pressure Vessels)
• EN 1090 (Steel Structures)
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU
• Pressure part welding, materials, and non-destructive examination standards (EN/ISO)

Success in this position requires a results-focused mindset, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, and the confidence to work both collaboratively and independently with a high level of responsibility.

For further information , please contact: Jenni Immonen (Senior Quality Manager) [e-mail] , tel. [phone]

What do we offer?

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development in a truly international working environment.
• Interesting and challenging tasks across a variety of projects.
• Supportive colleagues and the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated and knowledgeable professionals.

Powering a decarbonized world for everyone

Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has been providing innovative and environmentally sound energy solutions to our customers for over 100 years. Our mission is to enable the energy transition to a carbon-free future through decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization.

Our solutions expand from the world-leading circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology to long-duration energy storage, waste-to-energy, waste-to-value, carbon capture and services for the global power and industrial markets. Through co-creation, partnerships, and ecosystem collaboration SFW aim to accelerate the speed of decarbonization and create more value to our customers.

We are global energy experts with more than 1800 talented staff, across multiple locations, covering the globe from North America through Europe to Asia.

For more information, please visit: https://www.shi-fw.com/