UK remote
Weld Engineering Technician
About this role
The Weld Technician is responsible for ensuring that all welding activities are planned, qualified, controlled and executed in accordance with applicable international standards, customer specifications and statutory requirements. The role provides technical expertise in welding engineering, supports production teams, oversees welding quality and compliance, and contributes to continuous improvement in welding processes.
The Weld Technician acts as the technical authority for welding operations and supports the implementation and maintenance of the company's welding quality management system in accordance with ISO 3834 and relevant fabrication standards. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Coordinate Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and welding procedure qualification testing. Review customer welding specifications and contract requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes and standards. Support Operations in resolving welding-related technical issues. Coordinate welder qualification testing. Maintain welder qualification records. Monitor qualification validity and renewal dates. Assess welder performance and recommend additional training where required. Ensure welders remain qualified for the work being undertaken. Monitor welders’ performance during production to ensure correct adherence to Welding Procedures.
Monitor and supervise welders’ training in conjunction with Welding Foremen. Visual inspection of completed welds. Maintain the appropriate systems and records (WPQR/WPS/welders registers) to control all aspects of welding performance across the Company. Liaise with customer representatives, classification societies and third-party inspectors. Participate in witness inspections and procedure qualification tests. Review manufacturing record books and welding documentation prior to project handover.
Ensure inspection and test plans (ITPs) adequately address welding requirements. Review and interpret Welding Standards and Industry Specifications i.e. BS EN 15614, DNV-OS-C401, NORSOK M101, AWS D1.1 Analyse welding performance and defect trends. Support PEMA line & manual weld processes to Identify opportunities to improve productivity and weld quality. Implement best practices and lessons learned. Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.