HYDROTEST ENGINEER at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Purpose

• Develops welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications , properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineeri ng principles:
• Conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures, improve existing or develop new welding equipment, develop new or modify current welding methods,techniques , and procedures , discover new patterns of welding phenomena, or to correlate and substantiate hypotheses .
• Establishes welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes , pre- and post-heating requirements which involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods,welding of critical joi nts, and complex PWHT requirements.
• Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions ,and standards;in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements;or testing welding personnel for certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with fabrication/welding team to determine optimal welding parameters with equipment type, process,joi nt configuration,and consumable selection.
• Create weld procedures that meet customer and code specifications for pipe and structural fabricated assemblies and perform procedure qualification tests in compliance with projects specificat ion
• Review detailed drawings and determine joint configurations and we ld symbols
• Create detailed material requisitions and special purchasing instructions in terms of welding consumable and welding equipment's
• Perform welders' qualification and maintain update welders list. Monitor welders performance and rejection rate
• Root cause analysis on weld failure and weld repairs
• Provide guidance/feedback with management and shop personnel
• Liaise with Supply chain management I procurement for consumable requirements, tonnage, required delivery dates ,types of certification required.
• Witness as requires applicable mechanical testing - This can be in-house or at a third party laboratory.
• To recommend welding sequences for specific components.
• May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters.
• Evaluates new developments in weldi ng field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing /fabrication in oil and gas industries
• WE preferred or Bachelor degree in metallurgy I welding or equivalent
• Highlevel of technical expertise in comprehending and interpreting engineering & construction specifications, reports, drawings,and other technical documents
• Practical knowledge of mechanical properties and welding metallurgies for carbon steel, stainless steel, superduplex and Cu-Ni
• Practical knowledge of quality assurance & control systems and destructive/non-destructive methods and equipment
• Code knowledge (ASME,AWS, API 1104 and DNV OS F101)
• Process mapping, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Manufacturing methods and procedures
• Common MS Office software (Word,Excel)
• Confidence to challenge the organisation and current practices High organisational and problem solving skills. In the habit of working in a busy and complex environment ,staying calm under pressure. Outgoing personality, in order to interact with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Self-motivation and a high degree of commitment to the company 's objectives and targets. Good communicati on skills.Advanced level of English is a must.