Welding Engineer

-; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK, a leading engineering provider, is seeking a Welding Engineer in Bridgwater. The role involves WPQR creation, developing welding techniques, and training the team on new processes. This position requires strong technical knowledge and a commitment to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding engineering and WPQR creation.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and technologies.
• Ability to evaluate metals and troubleshoot design issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for WPQR creation and testing.
• Train the welding team on new techniques.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Welding technologies

Technical training

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across various markets including chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage. We focus on enhancing asset efficiency, ensuring high availability, and reducing maintenance costs.

Our extensive experience covers offshore and onshore facilities, specializing in asset management services throughout all lifecycle phases, from consulting and engineering to manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

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

Welding Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Reporting to the Senior Welding Engineer, primarily responsible for WPQR creation and testing.
2. Development of pWPS, procurement and machining of test pieces, technique development, PWHT, and mechanical testing.
3. Creating WPS and weld repair solutions.
4. Raising FCRs, RFIs, and NCRs.
5. Implementing new welding technologies and processes to improve production.
6. Providing technical input to the welding team.
7. Training the welding team on new techniques and processes, managing change to design.
8. Evaluating metals and troubleshooting design or work pack issues.
9. Overseeing machinery used by the welding team, including calibration and performance testing.
10. Attending training and seminars to stay updated on welding developments.
11. Ensuring adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
12. Completing additional duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer.
13. Developing automated TIG solution training.
14. Supporting production in resolving welding issues.
15. Performing weld investigations.

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

Bilfinger UK Limited

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