• To ensure the development of welding processes and procedures that satisfy the requirements of the specification.  
• To ensure that the most appropriate and suitable methods / processes are applied to ensure the expectation of right first-time quality outputs are delivered.    
• To provide expert subject matter technical advice, comment and guidance on all Welding and Welding Related matters.
• To support the establishment, development, and execution of the Welding Strategy in support of the project requirements.
• To support the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT – e.g., RT, UT and VT) strategy, sometimes referred to as Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), to ensure safe and efficient analysis techniques are applied to evaluate the properties of welded joints.
• To act as an SME for Welding Related Matters for stakeholders including, but not limited to the Client, JV Nominated Suppliers, Strategic Suppliers and others.
• To support the governance and oversight of the implementation all welding processes and procedures to achieve the quality goals.

Experience Required

• 5-10 years’ experience in Welding leadership roles within a major EPC project, preferably nuclear.
• Experience within the Nuclear, Mechanical and Process Plant sectors.
• Extensive experience within a welding environment.
• Experience of nuclear codes in particular RCC-M. Completed ECITB RCC-M Mentor Guide (or working towards).
• Familiar with WPQRs over a wide range of materials.
• Sound knowledge, understanding and effective application of ISO 9001.
• Sound knowledge and application of BS EN ISO 9000 series, PED 2014/68/EU; EN1090; EN ISO 3834-2 (EN 729-2) EN13480; RCC-M; associated NDE standards, and other sector specific Quality Standards (e.g., GQAS; IAEA GSR Part 2 for Nuclear Quality and Nuclear Safety Culture).
• Pro-active and visible leadership in establishing a positive Nuclear Safety Culture, with the ability to lead an effective continuous improvement culture, and relentlessly drive-up welding standards and performance, reducing errors and rework, etc.
• Sound knowledge and awareness of the requirements for Licence Conditions applicable to Licensed Nuclear Sites. 

Qualifications Needed

• Minimum of HNC/HND and Apprenticeship in relevant discipline (or equivalent).
• Relevant professional Accreditation (CEng/IEng or EngTech with Engineering Council etc.)
• Diploma in Welding – Technologist / Engineer (or working towards)
• Qualified Lead Auditor
• Qualified Welding Inspector – e.g., CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or PCN 2 / 3
• Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).
• Post Graduate Qualification in Welding Engineering
• Chartered Engineer
• IWE/EWE (or working towards)
• Level II EN 9712 Radiographic Interpretation