Welding Black Hat Inspector

BILFINGER; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Welding Black Hat Inspector to aid the Senior Welding Engineer with various tasks including coordination of welding procedure qualifications and assisting in performance investigations. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in welding and inspection, capable of managing welding data packages. This position offers a permanent contract with a focus on skilled/semi-skilled roles within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO14731 standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Welding Engineer in coordination of WPQR’s and related tasks.
• Assist in technical reviews and repair investigations.
• Compile and review welding data packages.

Skills

Welding techniques

Technical documentation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Metallurgical analysis tools

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

A Welding Black Hat Inspectort supports the Senior Welding Engineer in the delivery of the Tasks and responsibilities associated with ISO14731

• Reporting to Senior Welding Engineer, primarily responsible for coordination of WPQR’s, which includes test pieces procurement & machining, technique development, PWHT & Mechanical testing;
• Assisting in the compilation pWPS’s,
• Assisting in the Technical Reviews
• Assisting in performance of repair investigations
• Assisting in the compilation of WPS’and Welding Data Packages.
• Assisting in the review and acceptance of filler metal certificates.
• Assisting in the compilation of welding related process procedures.
• Subcontractor review of Post Weld Heat Treatment procedures
• Assisting review of subcontractor procedures
• Assisting in the suitability of welding equipment
• Assisting with the preparation of Weld repair methodologies
• Researching and implementing new technology/welding processes to aid in improving production.
• Providing technical input to the welding team.
• Coordination of Production test coupons
• Coordination of welder qualification and site tests.
• Management and validation of welder qualification certificates
• Involved in the evaluation of metal and problem solving techniques to overcome issues with the design drawings or work pack requirements.
• Completes any other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer.
• Preparation of Weld cards

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

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Bilfinger UK Limited

Operations

Permanent

Skilled / Semi-skilled

Bilfinger Operations