Our client, major LNG Operator in Qatar, is hiring for Welding & Material Specialist to work for major offshore project (Offshore Brownfield & Greenfield scope). This is a contract and residential role to be based in Qatar with initial contract duration of 3 years (renewable).


Job Purpose: Provide materials and welding technical expertise and guidance for all aspects of Jackets and Topsides design, procurement, fabrication, installation and testing to ensure that quality facilities are delivered. To develop and implement and approve Welding Procedure Programs (IE WPS/PQR/WPQT) for a large of Materials. To develop and implement Welding/Materials Procedures Plans and work Instructions, records etc. NFXP Head of Material & Welding Engineering.

Key Job Accountabilities: Maintain design integrity and quality requirements by monitoring specification compliance and reviewing welding and testing specifications and Witnessing/ Approving Procedure Qualification Programs  (WPS/WPQR). Provide engineering surveillance on EPCI materials selection and welding work processes and deliverables including audit of vendor/subvendor sources and root cause failure analysis associated with Weld non-compliances, repairs, KPIs and Trends arising there from. Consistently complete EPCI Welding deliverable reviews within contractual time limit. (data sheets, requisition packages, Weld Procedures, SDRs etc) in line with Project requirements. Identify and resolve Materials/Welding Design and Construction problems to a satisfactory solution. Successfully execute information management requirements throughout project life. Apply and capture lessons learned related to materials and welding activities. Oversees the Contractor's development of the required welding / material programs and  deliverables within the project budget and schedule. Facilitates interfaces among the Contractor's organization with respect to welding/material issues, planning, reporting, non conformances, Deviations, Lessons Learned etc. Provides general technical leadership, advice, and guidance as to Company Welding and Materials practices and expectations. Supervise direct reports within Jackets and Topsides Quality Team. Reviews comment and approves the project specifications prepared by the Contractor(s) Ensure they are in accordance with Company’s Engineering Guides and Design Practices, Codes & Standards. Submits recommendations based on Company’s Project Welding/ Materials Specifications operating and maintenance philosophies to Project Management, EPCI, Sub-Contractors. Participates and Guides in Welding Programs, Weld Test Programs, Welder Qualification Programs at Fabrication Yards, witnesses acceptances tests , review records and approves Records and Certification.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications BSc in Materials/Welding or equivalent significant experience. Preferred IRCA ISO 9001:2015 valid Lead Auditors Certificate.
Knowledge and/or Experience: Demonstrated over 10 Years Experience in the role of Senior Welding/ Materials Engineer/ Specialist. Demonstrated experience in Clients role facilitating with EPC contractors, sub-contractors and vendors involved in the oil and gas industry related to Welding/ Materials Programs on Mega Projects. Shall have a proven track record of deliverance on challenging Project as Welding Material Senior role. Preferred O&G Project experience in the Middle East.
Technical and Business Skills:
A high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
Computer literacy involving the regular use of professional office applications and some technical applications