Senior Offshore Welding Operations Lead

McDermott International; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International seeks a Senior Marine Operations Specialist to provide technical expertise in marine operations and welding. This role supports project execution and tendering, ensuring compliance with international standards and optimizing welding procedures for safe offshore operations.

The position requires a decade of offshore welding experience, strong QHSE knowledge, and proven ability to coordinate multi-site activities, training, and third-party inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding/Materials Engineering or equivalent experience.
• European/International Welding Engineer (EWE/IWE) certification or comparable expertise.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (STT, CMT) and mechanized welding systems.
• Strong practical knowledge of QHSE systems in marine and welding operations.
• Minimum of 10 years of offshore pipeline welding experience.
• Extensive experience as a Welding Engineer across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient, safe, and cost-effective welding activities for project implementation.
• Ensure welding equipment is fit for purpose, delivered on time, and within budget.
• Develop expertise in welding and materials through professional courses and memberships.
• Provide budget estimates and firm offers for tenders and projects.
• Review technical specs for tender evaluations and cost impact.
• Coordinate welding cycles for pipeline installation rate estimates and project planning.
• Organize welding crew training and qualification programs to meet standards.
• Lead project kickoff meetings on-site when necessary.
• Provide guidance to departments regarding welding equipment and processes.
• Coordinate third-party operations (ECA, NDT) as required.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Analyze project performance, productivity, and quality metrics.
• Enforce safety by halting unsafe practices and reporting hazards.

Skills

Welding engineering

Offshore welding

Mechanized welding

Welding procedures

Project planning

Tendering budgeting

Communication

QHSE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding/Materials Engineering

EWE/IWE certification

Tools

Welding equipment

NDT

Welding procedure qualifications

Job description

McDermott International seeks a Senior Marine Operations Specialist to provide technical expertise in marine operations and welding. This role supports project execution and tendering, ensuring compliance with international standards and optimizing welding procedures for safe offshore operations.

The position requires a decade of offshore welding experience, strong QHSE knowledge, and proven ability to coordinate multi-site activities, training, and third-party inspections.