Welding Manager

LIXIN MARINE & OFFSHORE SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine and offshore services company in Singapore is seeking a Welding Manager to oversee all welding operations. This role includes managing welding teams, ensuring high-quality welds, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or construction environment, familiarity with industry codes, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing welding operations within manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes such as AWS, ASME, and API.
• Ability to supervise and train welding teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate welding activities to meet production and quality standards.
• Monitor weld quality through inspections and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Supervise welders, inspectors, and technicians, providing guidance.
• Manage maintenance and calibration of welding machines.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and conduct safety audits.
• Collaborate with engineers on welding specifications and project estimates.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Welding Manager oversees all welding operations within the manufacturing or construction environment, ensuring high-quality welds, compliance with safety standards, and efficient production processes. This role involves supervising welding teams, optimizing welding procedures, and maintaining equipment to meet project specifications and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welding Operations Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise welding activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Develop and implement welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in compliance with AWS, ASME, API, or other relevant codes.
• Ensure proper selection of welding methods (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, etc.) based on material and project requirements.

2. Quality Control & Compliance:

• Monitor weld quality through inspections (VT, UT, RT, MT, PT) and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for weld defects and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation (welding logs, inspection reports, certifications).

3. Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise welders, inspectors, and technicians, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Organize training programs to certify welders and improve skills.
• Enforce safety protocols (OSHA, PPE, hazardous material handling).

4. Equipment & Resource Management:

• Oversee maintenance and calibration of welding machines, torches, and auxiliary equipment.
• Manage inventory of welding consumables (rods, gas, wire) and tools.
• Evaluate new welding technologies for process improvement.

5. Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and company safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and promote a zero-incident culture.
• Investigate welding-related accidents and implement preventive measures.

6. Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to review blueprints and welding specifications.
• Estimate labor, materials, and time requirements for welding projects.