Welding Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Petrochemical industry is seeking to employ a Welding Supervisor to join their team. Please note that this is a (fixed term contract).
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

POSITION INFO:
Efficiency Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Registration No. 2022/876857/07
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Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership and Oversight

• Supervise and lead the welding team to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance with project requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the welding team, project managers and other departments.

• Ensure all welding activities comply with industry standards, project specifications and relevant safety regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of quality control and quality assurance measures during welding processes.

• Provide technical guidance to welding personnel, troubleshooting welding-related issues and implementing best practices.
• Stay up to date with advancements in welding technologies, procedures and standards.

• Train and mentor welders to maintain high skill levels and ensure adherence to industry and project standards.
• Evaluate the performance of team members and recommend professional development programs.

• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of welding operations and ensure corrective actions are taken for any identified hazards.

• Maintain detailed records of welding operations, inspections and project progress.
• Prepare and submit reports to management on welding activities, including productivity, quality and compliance metrics.

• Develop welding schedules, allocate resources and coordinate welding activities to meet project timelines and milestones.
• Ensure proper selection and handling of materials, welding equipment and consumables for the job.

• Supervise non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct pre-weld and post-weld inspections to ensure structural integrity and quality.

• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors and other stakeholders to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Address welding defects or issues promptly to avoid project delays.

• Ensure all welding personnel hold valid certifications and qualifications as per industry standards.
• Confirm welding procedures meet the requirements of applicable codes such as ASME, AWS or ISO standards.

• Monitor welding activities to minimise waste and optimise resource utilisation.
• Assist in estimating and managing welding-related costs for projects.

• Respond effectively to incidents, including weld failures or equipment malfunctions, to minimise disruptions.
• Ensure emergency procedures are understood and practiced by the welding team.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience.
• Trade certificate
• Redseal

• Only applicants who meet the requirements outlined above will be considered.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.