Welding & Fabrication Manager DWEFAMG

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.