2. Senior IWT Welding Coordinator / Welding Specialist

NLForce; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NLForce seeks a certified International Welding Technologist (IWT) / Welding Specialist to guide high-grade piping installations. You will ensure project integrity in the Oil & Gas and chemical sectors, drafting and approving WPS/WPQR and material certificates, and coordinating on-site welding with certified personnel.

Fluent English and Dutch are required, with German considered a plus. A background in heavy process industry and PED-related expertise is essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Certified IWT or IWE required.
• Minimum 5 years in heavy process industry, PED, or offshore.
• Strong English and Dutch; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on WPS/WPQR, and material certs (FM1–FM6, P91, duplex).
• Coordinate on-site welding with certified international welders and fitters.
• Interface with client inspectors and Notified Bodies (NoBo) to ensure project integrity.

Skills

Welding coordination

WPS/WPQR drafting

Material certificates management

ISO 15614 / ASME IX

Client liaison

Education

IWT or IWE certification

Tools

None

Job description

Type:Project-based

Job Description:

NLForce is seeking a certified International Welding Technologist (IWT) / Welding Specialist to provide technical guidance and quality assurance for high-grade piping installations. You will ensure project integrity on complex welding projects in the Oil & Gas and chemical sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Guidance:Draft, review, and approve WPS/WPQR, qualifications (ISO 15614 / ASME IX), and material certificates (FM1 to FM6, P91, Austenitic).
• On-Site Welding Coordination:Direct and advise certified (ISO 9606) international welders and mechanical fitters on site.
• Client Interface:Coordinate directly with client inspectors and Notified Bodies (NoBos).

Requirements:

• CertifiedIWT(International Welding Technologist) orIWE(International Welding Engineer).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy process industry, pressure equipment (PED), or offshore sectors.
• Languages:Strong command of English and Dutch. German is a plus.
• Deep technical knowledge of materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, P91, duplex).