A Major International Operator is currently seeking a Welder Foreman.
· Knowledge of the professional environment
· Action promoting effectiveness
· Familiar with ARC and TIG welding techniques
· Familiar with specific properties of filler materials
· Knowledge of the law and regulations specific to the business
· Familiar with the Group's Quality standards
· Ability to summarise
· Analytical mind
· Management skills
· Ability to manage a project
· Adaptable
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Organises and manages technical aspects for his/her entire sector.
· Responsible for the distribution of welding consumables.
· Applies marking (date and time) to electrode cases.
· Checks the validity of cases under vacuum after opening.
· Responsible for management of drying ovens and updates to oven drying plans.
· Checks that welding parameters and heat treatment parameters are respected.
· Performs the dimensional and visual check of chamfers, approach of parts and welds in accordance with the welding book (welding techniques method) and gives permission to weld.
· Certifies conformity of welds.
· Initiates the dye penetration test of edges to be welded if necessary.
· Initiates recording of weld parameters in liaison with the quality controller.
· Works with the quality controller to monitor N.D.T. before the hydrostatic tests.
· Marks welds ready for N.D.T. and makes sure that access and lighting are satisfactory.
· Reports to his manager any faulty equipment for immediate replacement or repairs.
· Produces and monitors the calendar for his/her sector, defining priorities.
· Makes a daily report on work done to the quality controllers.
· Checks welder assignments and verifies that their skills match the type of work to be done.
· Makes sure that there is good communication between welders and Team leaders.
· Takes the necessary measures to minimise risks jeopardising Quality, Safety and the Environment.
· Applies the instructions as regards compliance with HSEQ rules.
· Supports the HSEQ system by taking part in discussions.
· Proposes and carries out improvement actions, corrective and/or preventive actions.
· Undertakes to follow the training necessary to develop his or her skills.
· May be required to train new hires