Welding Engineer – Steel Structure OWF

Role Definition

Provisional Schedule

EPCI contact for OSS and HVDC converter station have been signed off on May 02nd 2024 between RTE and the consortium.

A high-level project program for the CM1-CM2 EXC/ISL is presented below:

1. Design phase CM1/CM2 EXC and ISL: 02/05/2024 – 31/12/2025

2. Fabrication CM1 EXC (Offshore section): 01/11/2024 – 31/01/2028

3. Fabrication CM2 EXC (Offshore section): 01/11/2025 – 30/05/2030

SCOPE OF WORK

1/ Technical support to Employer for Welding engineering topics

This includes:

• Review and comments of EPCI Contractors proposed procedures likely:

• Welding book (including WPQR booklet & WPS)

• Weld map

• Welding production testing plans

• Welding consumable procedure

(This shall include necessary knowledge on welding, as well as materials aspects).

This review applies to EPCI Contractors procedures and their subcontractors as per MDR document.

3 main scopes identified to be quoted as lump sum:

1. Topside scope – indicative period oct 2025 for submitted first IFR (issue for review procedures)

2. Cofferdam scope – indicative period sept 2025 (issue for review procedures)

3. Jacket scope – indicative period oct 2025 (issue for review procedures)

4. Pile scope – indicative period july 2025 (issue for review procedures)

2/ Technical support in reviewing Non-Conformity Reports, Deviation requests, Technical queries during EPCI project.

3/ Site activities (optional scope)

• Participation in technical inspections on site /yard depending on criticality / contractor appraisal

• WPT tests witnessing on site

Main referenced applicable codes/standards

• DNV-ST-0145 Offshore substations (governing standards)

• DNV-OS-C401 Fabrication and testing of offshore structures