Assistant Welding Engineer - Renfrew or Tipton

Altrad Services A/S; Tipton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad are recruiting an Assistant Welding Engineer to support delivery of certified Asset Management services and projects across global energy and infrastructure markets.

Reporting to the Welding Engineering Department Head, the role will support sites in the UK and overseas by providing technical welding input and maintaining strong relationships with clients and site personnel, while contributing to welding procedures and training.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in metallurgy or a related engineering discipline.
• Preferably working towards or holding EWE and/or CEng status.
• Experience with high-pressure/high-temperature process plant environments.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour and fabrication in demanding service conditions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work in a team or independently.
• Good communication and ability to build relationships.
• Strong knowledge of joining technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing materials, welding, heat treatment, and NDT guidance to sites in the UK and overseas.
• Assist with review of welding-related documentation.
• Support welding and procedural development activities.
• Provide technical support across energy, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and site personnel relations.
• Support internal training activities when required.
• Apply joining technologies understanding to projects.
• Collaborate within the Welding Engineering team and work independently as needed.

Skills

Welding engineering

NDT knowledge

Materials science

Problem solving

Teamwork

Joining technologies

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or related Engineering

Job description

About The Role

Altrad are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Welding Engineer to support the delivery of certified Asset Management services and integrated projects across the global low-carbon energy and infrastructure markets.

Reporting to the Welding Engineering Department Head, the Assistant Welding Engineer will support operational sites in the UK and overseas by providing technical welding engineering input and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and site personnel.

Key Deliverables:

• Assist in the provision of materials, welding, heat treatment, and NDT advice and procedures to operational sites in the UK and overseas.
• Assist with the review of internal and external welding-related documentation.
• Support welding and procedural development activities.
• Provide technical support across energy, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Maintain strong client relationships and develop effective working relationships with site personnel.
• Support internal training activities when required.
• Apply strong technical knowledge of joining technologies to operational and project activities.
• Work collaboratively within the Welding Engineering team and independently when required.

Key Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma qualified in Metallurgy or a related Engineering discipline.
• Preferably working towards, or holding, EWE and/or CEng status.
• Strong understanding of high-pressure and high-temperature process plant environments.
• Knowledge of materials behaviour and fabrication challenges in demanding service conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Strong technical knowledge of joining technologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.