Welding Supervisor - Production

Larsen & Toubro; Oman; On-site; OMR 16,740 - 27,900; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Welding Production Supervisor in Oman. The role focuses on supervising welding activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and monitoring safety regulations. The successful candidate will coordinate daily operations, allocate tasks to welders according to their skills, and track production metrics.

Experience in welding supervision, knowledge of HSE requirements, and strong leadership skills are essential for this position. Join a trusted leader in the industry and ensure efficient and safe welding processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising welding activities and workforce management.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and compliance.
• Understanding of HSE requirements and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily welding activities on the shop floor.
• Ensure adherence to approved WPS and relevant standards.
• Allocate tasks to welders based on skillsets.
• Monitor compliance with QA/QC inspections.
• Track welding progress and productivity metrics.
• Enforce safety compliance and conduct toolbox talks.

Skills

Welding supervision

Quality compliance

Safety compliance

Planning and execution

Productivity monitoring

Job description

1. Welding Production Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day welding activities on shop floor including:
  • Structural welding (jackets, topsides, decks)
  • Fit-up and joint preparation
• Ensure welding is carried out as per:
  • Approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
  • Applicable drawings and weld maps

2. Work Planning & Execution

• Execute work as per daily/weekly plans issued by planning team.
• Ensure readiness of:
  • Materials
  • Welding consumables
  • Equipment and tools
  • Qualified welders
• Allocate work to welders based on skill and qualification.

3. Workforce Supervision

• Supervise welders, fitters, and helpers.
• Monitor manpower productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure proper discipline and work execution at site.

4. Quality Compliance

• Ensure proper fit-up and joint preparation before welding.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for:
  • Fit-up inspection
  • Visual inspection
  • NDT clearance
• Rectify welding defects and monitor repair work.

5. Welding Consumables & Equipment

• Ensure correct usage of welding consumables (electrodes, wires, gases).
• Monitor proper handling of:
  • Electrodes (baking & holding)
  • Consumables storage
• Ensure welding machines and equipment are in working condition.

6. Productivity Monitoring

• Track welding progress (joints completed, inch-dia, tonnage).
• Achieve production targets as per schedule.
• Identify delays and take corrective measures.

7. Safety Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements:
  • Hot work permits
  • Fire prevention measures
  • Safe welding/gas cutting practices
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safe work practices.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with:
  • Planning team (work targets and priorities)
  • QA/QC team (inspection readiness)
  • Stores (consumables availability)
  • Engineering (clarifications)