Senior Welding Engineer

First Technical Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Welding Engineer to join their Glasgow team on a permanent basis. This role involves overseeing welding projects, ensuring compliance with welding standards, and collaborating with various departments to develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science, along with relevant welding qualifications and experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects while working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science is essential.
• Experience as a Pipeline Welding Engineer is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding projects and provide technical assistance.
• Ensure Welding Performance Qualification Test activities are met.
• Develop technical solutions and prepare qualifications for bids.

Skills

Welding Procedure Qualification

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science

European / International Welding Engineer Qualification

Job description

Senior Welding Engineer - Based in Glasgow - Permanent

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Welding Engineer, who will be required to work on a Permanent basis in Glasgow.

Responsibilities include the delivery of activities such as R&D, welding procedure qualification, development and implementation at fabrication site. Duties include:

• Reviewing and driving the status of welding projects, supporting resolution of issues, providing technical assistance and taking corrective / improvement action as required.
• Maintaining Welding Performance Qualification Test (WPQT) activities and ensuring targets are monitored and met.
• Producing documentation, schedules and procedures.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of effective risk management solutions.
• Assisting in monitoring of technical developments / requirements and evaluating implications for PPG.
• Assisting the Welding Engineering Manager to identify, develop and improve tools and systems to enable Welding Engineers to develop and deliver projects more effectively.
• Reviewing lessons learned from similar projects and ensuring improvements are implemented.
• Supporting the Business Development and Commercial Department during the preparation of tender submissions and negotiations.
• Assisting in the development of technical solutions and preparing technical qualifications for bid to meet client requirements.
• Assisting Commercial Department to develop an accurate estimate of time, resource and materials.
• Applicants should have the ability to travel internationally to provide qualification or project support, as required.

What experience would we like you to have?

• Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or relevant discipline
• European / International Welding Engineer Qualification
• Demonstrable experience as a Pipeline Welding Engineer
• Assumes responsibility for WPQT
• Effective project activity management
• Demonstrates positive attitude and flexibility in work approach
• Shows commitment to self-improvement, education, and development
• Is risk focused and demonstrates good analytical skills when making decisions
• Demonstrates professional approach when representing PG Production, builds and enhances relationships with client and processes interfaces effectively

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Welding Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.