OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Welding Coordinator, QC and Project Support for our client located in Grimsby. For this role we will consider a permanent and a contract engagement. You will be required to work 8 hours per day, 3 days per week.
You will be required to provide specialist welding, quality, compliance and project support services across all company activities. The role is responsible for ensuring welding operations are planned, coordinated, inspected and executed in accordance with project requirements, customer specifications, applicable standards and regulatory obligations. The position combines Welding Coordination, QA/QC Inspection and Project Support functions to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, compliance and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure customer, contractual and project welding requirements are understood, communicated and achieved.
- Develop, review, implement and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and associated welding documentation.
- Identify requirements for new welding procedure qualifications based on project specifications.
- Qualify, maintain and monitor welder qualifications and certifications in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
- Ensure welding activities are conducted in compliance with BS EN 1090, BS EN ISO 3834, ASME IX, BS EN ISO 9606 and other relevant standards.
- Manage and maintain company welding accreditations and certification requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on welding methods, materials, consumables and fabrication techniques.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of welded joints, fabricated assemblies and completed structures to verify compliance with specifications, procedures and industry standards.
- Perform and oversee visual inspections (VT) and coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities including UT, MPI and LPT where required.
- Monitor welding parameters including voltage, current, travel speed, heat input, preheat and interpass temperatures.
- Inspect base materials, consumables and filler materials to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Verify material certification, traceability and identification throughout fabrication and installation activities.
- Create, implement and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Procedures and inspection documentation.
- Review weld maps, test records, pressure test results and quality documentation.
- Monitor corrective actions, repairs and rework activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Conduct internal audits and support external audits by clients, certification bodies and third-party inspectors.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of welding activities, inspections, qualifications and quality documentation.
- Prepare inspection reports, quality reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs) and completion dossiers.
- Review and approve welding and quality-related documentation.
- Assist in the preparation and review of as-built records and final project documentation.
- Monitor and report quality performance and project progress to stakeholders.
- Support project planning, implementation and delivery activities.
- Assist in defining project scope, objectives, deliverables and quality requirements.
- Provide clear direction to project teams regarding welding and quality expectations.
- Support the preparation of technical proposals, quality plans and client solutions.
- Assist with project change management and ensure quality requirements are maintained throughout project execution.
- Participate in project meetings, pre-production meetings and client reviews.
- Support recruitment, coordination and management of specialist personnel and subcontractors where required.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- CSWIP 3.2 Welding Inspector, International Welding Inspector (IWI) or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Welding Coordination, QA/QC Inspection and project-related activities.
- Strong knowledge of BS EN 1090, BS EN ISO 3834, ASME IX, BS EN ISO 9606 and associated welding standards.
- Experience developing and maintaining WPSs, PQRs and welder qualification records.
- Proven experience in welding quality control and inspection activities.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
- Experience producing quality documentation, inspection reports and project records.
- Strong understanding of material traceability and certification requirements.
- IOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety training.
- HNC/HND qualification or equivalent industry experience.