Responsible Welding Coordinator

Vertiv Ireland Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited seeks a Responsible Welding Coordinator to ensure welding activities conform to EN 1090 and related standards, with control of WPS, WPQRs, and WQRs. You will lead audits and provide technical welding guidance across fabrication, production and QA teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement of welding quality, traceability, and safety, with mentoring of welders and supervisors on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple execution classes (EXC1-EXC3).
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication for construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of EN 1090 and EN ISO 3834.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) ensuring welding activities are planned, executed, monitored and documented per EN 1090 and related standards.
• Maintain welding compliance for audits, certifications, and notified body inspections.
• Develop, review, approve and control Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), WPQRs and Welder Qualification Records (WQRs).
• Provide technical welding support to fabrication, production and QA teams; participate in reviews and planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in welding quality, efficiency and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Job description

At Vertiv, we empower the people who power the future. Our greatest asset is our people, which is why we've built a world-class team of Chartered Engineers across our manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. With over 30 years of expertise in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we specialise in technical services, project management, and unparalleled customer support, ensuring excellence in every client's project.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) is responsible for ensuring that all welding activities within the fabrication department are planned, executed, monitored, and documented in compliance with EN 1090 and related welding standards. The role ensures product conformity, traceability, quality, and continuous improvement of welding processes across the business.

Welding Coordination & Compliance
Act as the designated Responsible Welding Coordinator in accordance with EN 1090 requirements.
Ensure all welding activities comply with: EN 1090 EN ISO 3834 Relevant EN ISO welding standards (e.g. EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606).
Maintain welding compliance for audits, certifications, and notified body inspections.

Welding Procedures & Documentation
Develop, review, approve, and control:
Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) Welder Qualification Records (WQRs)
Ensure welding documentation is current, accurate, and readily available on the shop floor.
Maintain welding traceability in line with execution class (EXC requirements).

Personnel & Training
Ensure welders are appropriately qualified and approved for assigned tasks.
Identify training needs and coordinate welder qualifications, renewals, and upskilling.
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to welders and supervisors.

Production Support & Technical Oversight
Provide technical welding support to fabrication, production, and QA teams.
Participate in project reviews, method statements, and fabrication planning.
Support resolution of welding non-conformances, repairs, and corrective actions.

Quality, Inspection & Continuous Improvement
Liaise with QA/QC personnel, inspectors, and third-party auditors.
Support inspection and testing activities including VT, NDT, and final inspections.
Drive continuous improvement in welding quality, efficiency, and safety.

Health, Safety & Environment
Ensure welding activities are carried out safely and in accordance with company H&S procedures.
Promote best practice related to welding safety, fumes, and environmental controls.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential
Experience working across multiple execution classes (EXC1-EXC3).
Familiarity with structural steel fabrication for construction or industrial projects.
Strong working knowledge of EN 1090 and EN ISO 3834.
Proven experience in a fabrication or structural steel environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

Desirable
Recognized welding qualification such as: IWS / IWT / IWE or equivalent.
Experience supporting third-party audits and notified body assessments.

Skills & Competencies

Strong attention to detail and documentation control.
Clear communication skills across shop floor and management levels.
Problem-solving mindset with a practical approach to fabrication challenges.
Ability to work independently while supporting wider team objectives.

What We Offer

Key technical role within a growing fabrication department.
Opportunity to influence welding quality and standards across the business.
Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE).

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