Welding Engineer

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

Bilfinger UK is looking for a Welding Engineer to join us at Hinkley Point C on a permanent staff basis. This role will be based on site Monday to Friday 40 hours a week.

Welding Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical oversight for all welding activities related to pipework installation.
• Ensure welding operations are performed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors, inspectors, and site teams.
• Support the resolution of welding‐related technical issues during construction.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, weld maps, and welding requirements.
• Attend training & education events, including seminars to understand the latest developments in welding to apply to the project.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer.

Welding Procedure Development & Qualification

• Support the development, review, and approval of welding procedures (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Procure and machine test pieces, develop technique, perform PWHT and mechanical testing.
• Ensure welding procedures meet applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Coordinate welding procedure qualification testing where required.
• Maintain records of approved welding procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented on site.
• Implement new technology/welding processes to improve production.

Quality Assurance & Weld Control

• Ensure welding activities comply with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality requirements.
• Monitor weld quality performance including weld rejection rates and defect trends.
• Support the investigation and resolution of welding defects and non‑conformances.
• Work closely with QA/QC inspectors to ensure proper inspection and testing of welds.
• Support production to resolve welding issues.
• Perform weld investigations.

Materials & Metallurgy Control

• Ensure correct welding consumables and materials are used in accordance with approved procedures.
• Provide technical advice regarding material compatibility, preheat requirements, and heat treatment where applicable.
• Support control of welding consumables, including storage, handling, and traceability.
• Evaluate materials and problem‑solve techniques to overcome issues with design drawings or work‑pack requirements.

Construction & Installation Support

• Provide welding engineering support to construction teams during installation activities.
• Ensure welding operations are effectively integrated with construction sequencing and site operations.
• Assist the site in resolving technical installation issues related to welding.
• Oversee machinery used by the welding team, including calibration and testing the performance and condition of installed mechanical equipment.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote safe welding practices in accordance with project health and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards, including hot work requirements and permit systems.
• Participate in safety briefings, inspections, and incident investigations where required.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor welding productivity and performance metrics.
• Analyse welding data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical input into project progress reports.
• Maintain records relating to welding performance, inspection results, and defect analysis.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Work closely with construction supervisors, QA/QC inspectors, planners, and logistics teams.
• Liaise with client representatives and third‑party inspectors regarding welding activities and compliance.
• Support coordination between engineering, construction, and quality teams.

Key Deliverables

• Compliance of welding activities with approved procedures and project standards.
• Preparation of technical welding engineering documentation.
• Effective resolution of welding technical issues.
• Support for mechanical completion and system handover.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Weld rejection and defect rates.
• Compliance with welding procedures and inspection requirements.
• Timely completion of welding documentation and traceability records.
• Contribution to programme milestones and installation progress.

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