Welding Inspector

Bilfinger UK; Alstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Welding Coordinator to support the Senior Welding Engineer. This role involves coordinating test piece procurement, assisting in technical reviews, and managing welder qualification certificates. Ideal candidates should possess strong welding process knowledge, technical troubleshooting skills, and a knack for coordination. This position offers an opportunity to impact the efficiency of operations in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding coordination and knowledge of ISO14731.
• Ability to assist in technical reviews and welding data package compilation.
• Strong research skills for new technology implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the procurement and machining of test pieces.
• Assist in the review and acceptance of filler metal certificates.
• Manage and validate welder qualification certificates.

Skills

Welding processes knowledge

Technical troubleshooting

Coordination skills

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 Coordinator 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