Special Process Welding & Brazing Lead

Drive and coordinate the welding qualification and welding execution monitoring on the shop for Steam Turbine and Generator Services/Retrofit Projects to ensure all welding procedure qualification ROC from the customer & all welders are qualified with continuity record according the project requirements and demonstrate appropriate leadership behaviors to guide the team.

• Deep understanding of Nuclear & Services Projects Customer Mindset and able to cascade the requirements within organization.
• Ensure all customer documentation are ready inline with Project Requirement.
• Coach Team on problem solving techniques of welding related problem by RCA/Fish bone,5why etc.
• Establish a  system (Welding  Procedures) that welding activities  in  shop are executed as per design code and meeting time delivery in a cost effective manner while maintaining consistent standards of Quality
• Control  weld  repair  in  the shop  by  analyzing  the  root cause  of defect  and  implementing corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Prepare Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and prepare Procedure Qualification Report (PQR) to satisfy AMSE / BS or as per the client requirement.
• Impart Training and Qualification of Welder I Welding  Operator to satisfy AMSE / BS / IBR /ENor as per the requirement of the client.
• Assist shop by monitoring  performance  of Welder  I welding operator and arranging training whenever required.
• Assist Engineering Department in the joint wise identification of the WPS & NDE. He should also be able to establish joint wise welder I welding operator traceability.
• Plan and control the Welding consumables in Shop and Store.
• Prepare weld plan ,   weld map & repair analysis for fabricated components .
• Assist in  developing and locating  new welding  consumable manufacturer to get consumable with reduced cost.
• Development  of    new welding  technique,   procedure,  joint  configuration   and  for  different metallurgical   advancement  to  improve   process,   to  increase   utilization   and  to  enhance efficiency.
• Select the PWHT process and cvcle as and when needed for Components
• Active participation in FMEA meetings and ensure all relevant risks are identified and mitigated before execution of process
• Closely work with Process engineer for any improvement on current manufacturing process/new upcoming projects
• Identify training need of the team based on the skill assessment and new project requirement.

  

Basic Qualifications(requirements): 

• Graduate engineer-Metallurgy/Mechanical/Welding

Experience gained on job during professional life:

• At least 10 years in Welding Technical Qualification in  NDE is desired..
• Knowledge of Material Science, DT, NDT,  Heat Treatment & Chain of Work
• Knowledge of Statutory Regulations and International  Quality Codes  (ASME,  ASTN,  ANSI,  BS, IS CODES & EN CODES)
• International Welding Certification is desirable(AWS/CSWIP).

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of material science, DT, NDT, heat treatment.
• Communication, people management Skills.

Autonomy:

• Area(s) Where the position holder is decision maker
• Material selection, process selection, inspection & qualification of welders
• Area(s) where position holder provides recommendations.
• Allotment of welders
• Welding equipment’s -Machines & Consumables.

Functional Know How:

• Building Partnership.
• Managing projects & developments programs.
• Global vision of factories capabilities, resources planning, lead time & cost drivers.
• In depth expertise in Manufacturing Processes.

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