Welding Specialist

Job Title: Offshore Welding Specialist

Location: Offshore, Onboard Pipelay Vessel – Brazil

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Possible to Extension)

Rotation: 4x4 Shift (12-Hour Shifts: 12 AM – 12 PM)

Start Date: March 2025

Why This Role?

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a world-class offshore project? As Offshore Welding Specialist, you’ll be the cornerstone of welding operations onboard a cutting-edge pipelay vessel, ensuring the seamless installation and pre-commissioning of SURF equipment (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines). Reporting to the Company Representative, your expertise will help shape a project where precision, safety, and innovation are paramount.

Your Mission:

EPC Phase - Preparation for Success

• Lead the review and validation of operational deliverables, procedures, and documentation to ensure alignment with project designs and constraints.
• Act as the linchpin for all welding-related activities, coordinating effectively across disciplines and resolving interface challenges.
• Guarantee contractors deliver high-quality, installation-ready documents on time.

Installation Phase – Making It Happen

• Oversight: Review contractor and supplier documentation, including Procedures, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and Surveillance Plans.
• Execution: Ensure flawless implementation of QA/QC plans, monitoring daily welding activities.
• Inspection: Conduct regular and random checks on welding operations, challenging contractors to exceed performance standards.
• Compliance: Verify material and equipment certifications, ensuring adherence to technical and safety standards.
• Responsiveness: Identify, stop, and report any anomalies or non-conformities immediately to the Company Site Representative.
• Leadership: Participate actively in daily briefings, fostering collaboration and alignment among all stakeholders.

General Responsibilities – Lead with Excellence

• Drive a strong H3SE culture onboard, promoting safety as a core value.
• Champion COMPANY’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
• Proactively seek opportunities for quality improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Adapt seamlessly to project requirements, always maintaining focus on key deliverables.

What You Bring to the Table:

Education

• Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

• 10–15 years of deepwater offshore welding supervision.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience on pipelay vessels (J-Lay systems), including:
• Clad Pipe Welding (Inconel 625).
• Automatic Welding Technologies (e.g., CRC Bug, Serimax Bug, Saipem Bug).
• Expertise in 2G and 5G welding services.
• Start-up experience on new pipelay vessels and welding installations is highly valued.
• Proven track record in deepwater SURF projects and offshore operations.

Certifications

• Mandatory: IWI-C (International Welding Inspector) or IWE (International Welding Engineer).
• Safety Training: CBSP (Basic Offshore Safety Course) and HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training).

Languages

• Fluent English is essential.
• French proficiency is a bonus.

Core Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to challenge contractors and vendors to ensure QA/QC compliance.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

The Offshore Experience

• Workplace: Offshore pipelay vessel (Brazil).
• Schedule: Rotational 4x4 shifts (12 hours per shift).
• Duration: 7 months (March 2025 start) possible to extension.
• Environment: A fast-paced, results-driven project where teamwork and safety come first.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-impact offshore project. Bring your technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills to a team that values precision and innovation.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of the team delivering excellence in deepwater SURF operations.