About this role
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management & Fabrication Oversight
· Manage all welding and fabrication operations for subsea and surface equipment in accordance with company procedures and client specifications.
· Oversee daily workshop activities including welding, cutting, fitting, and fabrication of structures and assemblies.
· Review and approve fabrication drawings and ensure production aligns with engineering requirements.
· Develop work schedules, allocate manpower, and coordinate with Planning and Production to meet project delivery dates.
· Monitor work progress and resolve any technical or resource issues to maintain smooth workflow.
· Ensure all welding operations comply with applicable standards (AWS D1.1, ASME, API, ISO, etc.).
Quality Assurance (QA)
· Ensure all welding and fabrication activities meet OSI's Quality Management System (QMS) and client specifications.
· Oversee Welding Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) to ensure validity and compliance.
· Verify welding consumables, materials traceability, and adherence to approved procedures.
· Liaise closely with QA/QC, Engineering, and clients for inspections, hold points, and approvals.
· Investigate non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and maintain fabrication documentation
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
· Promote a proactive safety culture within the Welding & Fabrication Department.
· Ensure full compliance with OSI's HSE policies, risk assessments, and work permits.
· Enforce the correct use of PPE and ensure compliance with safe work practices.
· Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
· Monitor environmental controls (fume extraction, waste management, fire safety).
Leadership and Development
· Lead, coach, and mentor Supervisors, Welders, and Fabricators to build technical competence and performance accountability.
· Conduct training and qualification programs in collaboration with the QA/QC Welding Engineer.
· Conduct annual appraisals and identify skill development needs within the team.
· Promote teamwork, discipline, and professional conduct across all workshop personnel.
Continuous Improvement & Resource Management
· Optimize welding and fabrication processes to improve efficiency, reduce rework, and minimize waste.
· Implement Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices in the fabrication area.
· Manage material utilization, equipment maintenance, and consumable control.
· Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
· Support capital expenditure proposals for upgrading welding machines, jigs, and fabrication tools
Reporting & Coordination
· Provide weekly progress reports on welding and fabrication status to management.
· Coordinate with other departments (Engineering, Planning, QA/QC, HSE) to ensure alignment of objectives.
· Support project bidding and estimation by providing accurate welding/fabrication input and manhour forecasts.
· Represent the Welding & Fabrication Department in internal/external meetings.