Welding & Fabrication Manager DWEFAMG

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.).

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.