Welding Manager

Job Title: Welding Manager Fabrication (Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, and Overlay Components)

• Welding Operations Management:

• Oversee and manage all welding activities involved in the fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and overlay components.
• Develop and implement efficient welding processes and procedures to ensure high-quality welds and timely project completion.
• Monitor welding operations to ensure adherence to safety standards, quality specifications, and industry codes such as

  ASME

  ,

  API

  , and

  ISO 9001

  .

• Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of welders and welding technicians, ensuring optimal performance and skill development.
• Organize training programs and workshops to enhance welding skills, knowledge of welding codes, and safe practices for team members.
• Conduct performance appraisals, provide constructive feedback, and ensure continuous improvement in welding capabilities.

• Process Improvement and Efficiency:

• Review and analyse current welding processes to identify opportunities for improvements, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and best practices to streamline welding processes and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to improve overall production workflows and welding methods.

• Quality Control and Compliance:

• Ensure that all welded components meet the required

  NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)

  and

  weld inspection

  criteria (visual, ultrasonic, radiographic, etc.).
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, and welding documentation to ensure compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Investigate and resolve any quality issues related to welding defects, rework, or failure to meet customer specifications.

• Material and Equipment Management:

• Work closely with the procurement and production teams to ensure that welding materials (e.g., filler metals, electrodes) are available and meet quality standards.
• Manage and maintain welding equipment, ensuring they are regularly serviced, calibrated, and in optimal working condition.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of welding consumables and protective equipment.

• Health and Safety:

• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations in the welding shop.
• Identify and mitigate welding hazards, ensuring the well-being of the team and the facility.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, inspections, and audits to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

• Project Coordination and Scheduling:

• Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure welding schedules align with overall project timelines and goals.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential delays in welding processes and implementing corrective actions to maintain deadlines.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure proper sequencing of fabrication processes (welding, machining, assembly) and optimal resource utilization.

• Customer Interaction and Reporting:

• Engage with customers to understand project requirements, provide technical support, and resolve any welding-related issues during the fabrication process.
• Prepare and deliver welding performance reports, outlining progress, quality assurance, and challenges.
• Provide technical input and recommendations for welding processes during customer meetings, ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree

  in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field. Equivalent industry experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 12

  years

  of experience in welding, with at least 10

  years

  in a managerial or supervisory role within the fabrication industry (experience with pressure vessels and heat exchangers is a plus).
• Strong expertise in

  welding processes

  (MIG, TIG, Stick, Submerged Arc, etc.), welding codes, and

  material science

  for pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
• In-depth knowledge of

  ASME

  ,

  API

  , and other welding-related standards (e.g.,

  AWS D1.1

  ,

  ISO 3834

  ,

  ISO 9001

  ).
• Familiarity with

  overlay welding

  techniques and the use of cladding materials.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in welding-related software and equipment, as well as a strong understanding of fabrication drawings and blueprints.

Desired Skills:

• Project Management

  skills with experience coordinating fabrication timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

  knowledge or certifications, including

  Visual Inspection (VT)

  ,

  Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

  ,

  X-ray (RT)

  , etc.
• Experience implementing

  Lean Manufacturing

  ,

  Six Sigma

  , or other process optimization methodologies.
• Knowledge of welding automation or robotic welding systems is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple welding projects.
• A proactive, results-driven individual with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Work Environment:

• The role will require regular on-site presence in a fabrication workshop.
• The position may involve working with heavy industrial equipment, welding machines, and other hazardous materials, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures.