Supervisor Welding

Key Accountabilities
Read specifications and perform pre-planning of job (Sequence of job,
availability of qualified manpower, availability of WPS's, availability of
welding, preheating and PWHT equipment including chart recorders and
temperature indicators, back-purging requirements and plan as applicable,
estimation of welding consumables).
Develop & review project risk analysis.
Develop and review Fabrication plan / build strategies including suitability
of work and environmental conditions (ergonomic and access to weld, wind
protection requirements, temperature, rain) in order to formalize the optimum
utilization of yard equipment and resources.
Before start the job, ensure suitability and validity of welders' and welding
operators' qualification certificates, suitability of WPS essential parameters
range, verify identity of parent material, welding consumables, and proper
working and environmental conditions are established.
Review Dimension Control / Fit up inspections reports and guide the team for
necessary proceedings to give the best fit for welding.
During the welding ensure essential welding parameters (e.g. welding current,
arc voltage and travel speed), preheating / interpass temperature, back
gouging, are communicated to Welders and strictly followed as defined in
applicable WPS. Also, cleaning and shape of runs and layers of weld metal,
welding sequence and control of distortion, correct use and handling of
welding consumables, any intermediate examination (e.g. checking dimensions)
shall be implemented.
Ensure PWHT is performed according to approved Heat Treatment Procedure
Specification (HTPS). NDT before and after PWHT shall be completed as defined
in applicable Standards, Procedures, Project Specifications and/or ITP.
Implement traceability systems (WPS, welders, date welded, consumables) as per
project requirements.
Attend training for any activity required by the department.
Ensure that welding supervision are fully conversant with the Inspection and
Test Plan (ITP), Welding Traceability requirements, Welding consumable
handling procedure and equipment in use are validated.
Welding coordination tasks allocated to welding supervisor are defined in DDWD
ISO ‎3834- ‎2 Manual, Annex ‎1.
Develop detailed project completion program with manpower loading.
Co-ordination of work progress with Project Manager, Owners representatives,
Other trades and within the department.
Develop / review manpower request and target report prepared by Foreman / Sr.
Foreman
Follow and report work progress. Provide work done reports, descriptions and
field reports to Invoicers / Estimators.
Liaise with department planning section for Productivity measurements as
applicable.
Maintain Project file up-to-date as directed with all supporting documents.
Proactive participation in identifying errors and effective reporting through
NCIR system
Train, motivate, appraise and provide feedback on training requirements to
uplift the skill of subordinates
Qualification /Experience & Skills
Basic knowledge of NDE / NDT techniques.
Thorough knowledge in various types of welding and brazing processes.
Basic knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
Knowledge and understanding of stress relieving processes.
Minimum International Welding Specialist (IWS) certificate according to
ISO14731 or any other equivalent qualifications or DDW Welding Supervisor
internal training.
Familiar with International Welding, Offshore Fabrication and Shipbuilding
Standards (AWS D1.‎1, ASME VIII, ASME IX, ISO ‎15614, ISO ‎9606, ISO ‎3834-‎2, EN
‎1090, IACS Rec.‎47, DNVGL-OS-C401, EEMUA ‎158…).
Thorough knowledge of welding consumables designation systems, estimation,
ordering, consumption follow up, handling, utilization and control.
Knowledge and understanding of preheating and interpass control monitoring
including various heat treatment processes.
Diploma in engineering or equivalent
Extensive familiarity with welding works / WPS and PQR with at least ‎8 years
of experience as a Supervisor in oil & gas or newbuilding.