Senior Welding Engineer

Senior Welding Engineer - Permanent - Based in Glasgow

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Welding Engineer, who will be required to work on a Staff basis in Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow.

Salary: Competitive Salary

Hybrid: 4 days per week on site, 1 day from home

Responsibilities include the delivery of activities such as R&D, welding procedure qualification, development and implementation at fabrication site.  Duties include:

Reviewing and driving the status of welding projects, supporting resolution of issues, providing technical assistance and taking corrective / improvement action as required.
Maintaining Welding Performance Qualification Test (WPQT) activities and ensuring targets are monitored and met.
Producing documentation, schedules and procedures.
Assisting in the development and implementation of effective risk management solutions.
Assisting in monitoring of technical developments / requirements and evaluating implications for PPG.
Assisting the Welding Engineering Manager to identify, develop and improve tools and systems to enable Welding Engineers to develop and deliver projects more effectively.
Reviewing lessons learned from similar projects and ensuring improvements are implemented.
Supporting the Business Development and Commercial Department during the preparation of tender submissions and negotiations.
Assisting in the development of technical solutions and preparing technical qualifications for bid to meet client requirements.
Assisting Commercial Department to develop an accurate estimate of time, resource and materials.
Applicants should have the ability to travel internationally to provide qualification or project support, as required.
What experience would we like you to have?

Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or relevant discipline
European / International Welding Engineer Qualification
Demonstrable experience as a Pipeline Welding Engineer
Assumes responsibility for WPQT
Effective project activity management
Demonstrates positive attitude and flexibility in work approach
Shows commitment to self-improvement, education, and development
Is risk focused and demonstrates good analytical skills when making decisions
Demonstrates professional approach when representing PG Production, builds and enhances relationships with client and processes interfaces effectively
Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Welding Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included