Welding Supervisor - Production

Job description

• 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
• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

Qualifications

Diploma Mechanical Engineering (DME)