Welding & Fabrication Manager DWEFAMG

Oil States International; Batam; On-site; IDR 1,063,641,198 - 1,418,188,264; Full time

Job summary

Oil States International is looking for an experienced professional to manage the Operational Management & Fabrication Oversight in Batam, Indonesia. The role includes overseeing welding and fabrication operations to ensure compliance with company procedures and client specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, health and safety standards, and team leadership, promoting a proactive safety culture while optimizing fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing welding and fabrication operations.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and applicable standards.
• Experience in leadership and team development within a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage welding and fabrication operations in compliance with procedures.
• Ensure all activities meet client specifications and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor the welding and fabrication team.
• Monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance in daily operations.
• Provide reporting and coordinate with other departments for project alignment.

Skills

Welding and fabrication operations

Quality assurance compliance

Leadership and mentoring

Health, safety and environmental compliance

Lean manufacturing practices

Job description

Operational Management & Fabrication Oversight

• Manage all welding and fabrication operations for subsea and surface equipment in accordance with company procedures and client specifications.
• Oversee daily workshop activities including welding, cutting, fitting, and fabrication of structures and assemblies.
• Review and approve fabrication drawings and ensure production aligns with engineering requirements.
• Develop work schedules, allocate manpower, and coordinate with Planning and Production to meet project delivery dates.
• Monitor work progress and resolve any technical or resource issues to maintain smooth workflow.
• Ensure all welding operations comply with applicable standards (AWS D1.1, ASME, API, ISO, etc.).

Quality Assurance (QA)

• Ensure all welding and fabrication activities meet OSI’s Quality Management System (QMS) and client specifications.
• Oversee Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) to ensure validity and compliance.
• Verify welding consumables, materials traceability, and adherence to approved procedures.
• Liaise closely with QA/QC, Engineering, and clients for inspections, hold points, and approvals.
• Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and maintain fabrication documentation.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Promote a proactive safety culture within the Welding & Fabrication Department.
• Ensure full compliance with OSI’s HSE policies, risk assessments, and work permits.
• Enforce the correct use of PPE and ensure compliance with safe work practices.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Monitor environmental controls (fume extraction, waste management, fire safety).

Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor Supervisors, Welders, and Fabricators to build technical competence and performance accountability.
• Conduct training and qualification programs in collaboration with the QA/QC Welding Engineer.
• Conduct annual appraisals and identify skill development needs within the team.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and professional conduct across all workshop personnel.
• Optimize welding and fabrication processes to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and minimize waste.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices in the fabrication area.
• Manage material utilization, equipment maintenance, and consumable control.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Support capital expenditure proposals for upgrading welding machines, jigs, and fabrication tools.

Reporting & Coordination

• Provide weekly progress reports on welding and fabrication status to management.
• Coordinate with other departments (Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE) to ensure alignment of objectives.
• Support project bidding and estimation by providing accurate welding/fabrication input and manhour forecasts.
• Represent the Welding & Fabrication Department in internal/external meetings.