About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Welding & Project Coordination (WPC) Engineer to lead welding engineering and project coordination activities across offshore pipeline and subsea construction projects. The role is responsible for managing welding-related engineering, qualification programs, installation support, project execution monitoring, and technical problem-solving to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Strong technical expertise in welding, metallurgy, NDT, and offshore construction.
- A proactive engineer who can balance technical excellence with project delivery objectives.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and project teams.
- Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Welding Engineering & Technical Assurance
- Lead welding engineering activities throughout project preparation and execution phases.
- Review project specifications, welding requirements, NDT requirements, line pipe requirements, and fabrication documentation.
- Develop and review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), qualification programs, execution plans, weld maps, method statements, and installation procedures.
- Provide technical evaluations, clarifications, and deviations for project execution and tendering activities.
Project Coordination & Offshore Execution
- Act as the focal point between Project Teams, Clients, Operations, and Engineering disciplines on welding-related matters.
- Coordinate welding, NDT, FJC, QA/QC, and operational activities to optimise installation productivity and offshore execution performance.
- Monitor project progress, cycle times, weld repairs, weld cut-outs, and downtime to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Track planned versus actual performance to ensure project schedules and objectives are achieved.
Cost, Performance & Risk Management
- Monitor project costs, schedules, and resource utilisation to support efficient project delivery.
- Participate in risk assessments and develop solutions for welding-related technical and operational challenges.
- Analyse welding performance and implement measures to improve productivity while minimising repairs and rework.
- Support lessons learned initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Interface with Clients, Main Contractors, Subcontractors, and Vendors throughout project execution.
- Support vendor and subcontractor performance evaluations and technical reviews.
- Ensure project documentation, records, and deliverables are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in project meetings, technical reviews, and execution planning discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Welding/Mechanical/Materials/Metallurgical or related disciplines.
- Professional Certifications: International Welding Engineer (IWE), AWS Certified Welding Engineer (AWS-CWE), Chartered Engineer in Welding Engineering or equivalent.
- Added Advantage: CSWIP 3.1/3.2, NDT and coating certifications.
Experience
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Welding Engineering, NDT, Quality Control, or Offshore Installation Projects.
- Experience supporting offshore pipeline installation, subsea construction, welding qualification programs, and project execution activities.
- Exposure to project bidding, tendering, productivity monitoring, and technical-commercial assessments will be an advantage.
- Experience working with international Oil & Gas clients and multidisciplinary project teams is highly desirable.
Technical Competencies
- Welding Engineering and Metallurgy.
- NDT, Quality Control, and Destructive Testing.
- Offshore Pipeline Installation (Carbon Steel & CRA).
- Subsea Structures (PLET, FLET, ILT).
- Welding Productivity Improvement and Operational Performance Analysis.
- Project Cost and Schedule Monitoring.
- Risk Assessment and Technical Problem Resolution.
