Welding Engineer at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Welding Engineer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Organizational Unit: Jagal -> Nigerdock -> Corp-Service
Department: HSEQ
Reports To: Project Quality Manager

Purpose

• Develops welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications , properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineeri ng principles:
• Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods,techniques , and procedures , discover new patterns of welding phenomena, or to correlate and substantiate hypotheses .
• Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes , pre- and post-heating requirements which involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods,welding of critical joi nts, and complex PWHT requirements.
• Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions ,and standards;in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements;or testing welding personnel for certification.

Key Aims

• To develop project specific PQR I WPS as applicable to project requirements to maintain "on time" deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with fabrication/welding team to determine optimal welding parameters with equipment type, process,joi nt configuration,and consumable selection.
• Create weld procedures that meet customer and code specifications for pipe and structural fabricated assemblies and perform procedure qualification tests in compliance with projects specificat ion
• Review detailed drawings and determine joint configurations and we ld symbols
• Create detailed material requisitions and special purchasing instructions in terms of welding consumable and welding equipment's
• Perform welders' qualification and maintain update welders list. Monitor welders performance and rejection rate
• Root cause analysis on weld failure and weld repairs
• Provide guidance/feedback with management and shop personnel
• Liaise with Supply chain management I procurement for consumable requirements, tonnage, required delivery dates ,types of certification required.
• Witness as requires applicable mechanical testing - This can be in-house or at a third party laboratory.
• To recommend welding sequences for specific components.
• May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• Evaluates new developments in weldi ng field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.

Key Reporting Requirements:

• Prepares technical reports as result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.

Key Interfaces:

• Project engineering
• Fabrication Supervisors
• Quality management
• Client project team
• Certification Authorities
• Suppliers I Subcontractors

Direct Reports:

• Assistant welding engineer
• Welding data controller

Job Requirements

• WE preferred or Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy / Welding or equivalent
• 5-7 years of manufacturing /fabrication in oil and gas industries
• Highlevel of technical expertise in comprehending and interpreting engineering & construction specifications, reports, drawings,and other technical documents
• Practical knowledge of mechanical properties and welding metallurgies for carbon steel, stainless steel, superduplex and Cu-Ni
• Practical knowledge of quality assurance & control systems and destructive/non-destructive methods and equipment
• Code knowledge (ASME,AWS, API 1104 and DNV OS F101)
• Process mapping, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Manufacturing methods and procedures
• Common MS Office software (Word,Excel)
• Confidence to challenge the organisation and current practices High organisational and problem solving skills. In the habit of working in a busy and complex environment ,staying calm under pressure. Outgoing personality, in order to interact with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Self-motivation and a high degree of commitment to the company 's objectives and targets. Good communicati on skills.Advanced level of English is a must.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.