Senior Welder

Overall Purpose of the Job

Carrying out fabrication, maintenance and welding repairs to equipment.

Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Ensure that the welding fabrication, maintenance, and repair of all equipment and peripherals is carried out safely, effectively and to required standards
• Complete all workscope in accordance with applicable workpack / jobcard instructions, associated procedures and drawings/sketches
• Determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
• Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimension tolerance to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
• Analyse engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Work with safety as a top priority in order to minimise accidents and incidents
• Lay out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in similar role post mechanical apprenticeship or training
• Experience of working to approved industry quality standards
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate international quality standards (e.g. ASME, AWS, API)