Welding Engineer

A Renewable Energy Operator is looking for a Welding Engineer (also know as a Metalurgist) to complete a 12 months frealcne contract starting in October. The Welding Engineer will report to the OSP Build/Construction Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Complete Inspections and verifications of workmanship and weld quality based on applicable project Specifications/Drawings//Norm/Codes/Standards.
- Verify operational welding techniques and activities used to fulfil quality control requirements for welding operations.
- Review and verify PQR's and WPS's for foundation aspects of the project.
- Planning, control, supervision and application of base material and filler metals in the preparation and completion of production.
- Check detection and measurement of weld discontinuities by application of visual or other non-destructive evaluation processes to an written procedure.
- Check verify plans/drawings/specifications regarding validity and clear marked with AFC (Approved for construction).
- Assist with final inspections of components and associated as-built records prior to dispatch where required.
- Provision of expert advice and assistance as required to foundation fabrication team at all locations.
- Review of technical procedures and documentation, analysis of repeated weld failures or other technical issues.
- Supporting inspection and monitoring of WTG Foundation Transition Piece production and final assembly works.
- Checking of as built documentation prior to issue ensuring correct and complete information is present.
- Verify welders qualifications and certifications. Review, verify material certificates. Check, verify by measuring weld equipment calibration status and correctness of calibration certificates.
- Provide support to site teams with resolution of any technical issues with welding or materials.
- Occasional Provide technical and production support as required to other areas of project such as substation construction.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- At least 2 years' experience within production facility of offshore wind turbine foundation structures.
- At least 5 year experience as welding inspector.
- Expert knowledge of NDE/NDT methods.
- CSWIP Senior Welding Inspector.
- Expert knowledge of national/international codes/standards - DIN-EN 14731 IIW (International Institute of Welding)- or AWS (American Welding Society) ASME IX or DIN EN.
- Formal qualification in Quality Management.
- Ideally educated in Master's degree in Welding Engineering.
- Cultures/countries - Experience of international and intercultural working environments