Welding Engineer at Jagal Group

Jagal Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil&Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country's economy.

Jagal’s business units are lead by industry professionals and dedicated management teams. The Group operates through Managing Directors reporting to Boards of Directors with both executive and non-executive members along with external auditors ensuring the highest levels of corporate governance. Jagal’s performance is measured against world class standards across all our business activities. We possess profound knowledge of operating in Nigeria and have deep local experience. We work with world class international companies and are a trusted partner to multinationals expanding into the country.

Our Group maintains total commitment to the highest levels in health and safety. We believe in the protection of our environment and the welfare of our workforce and uphold high expectations for teamwork, loyalty and integrity.

Job Opening:

Welding Engineer

Purpose

Develop welding techniques, procedures and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals, 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 joints and complex PWHT requirements;Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions and standard in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements or testing welding personnel for certification.

Key Aims

 To develop project specific  PQR /  WPS as applicable to  project requirements to maintain  "on time" deliverables.

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 specification;Review detailed drawings and determine joint configurations and weld 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 and procurement for consumable requirements, tonnage, required delivery dates, types of certification required;Witness  as  required 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 the welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes.

Key Reporting Requirements

Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.

Key Interfaces

Project engineering;Fabrication supervisors;Quality management;Client project team;Certification authorities;Suppliers /  Subcontractors.

Reports To

Project Quality Manager

Direct Reports

Assistant welding engineer;Welding data controller.Minimum 5-7 years of manufacturing / fabrication in oil and gas industries;Bachelor degree in metallurgy  welding or equivalent;High level 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, super duplex 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 organization and current practices;High organizational 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 communication skills;Advanced level of English is a must.

Lagos - Lagos, LA NG (Primary)

QC Welding Inspector at JAGAL Group

Jagal Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil&Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country's economy.

Jagal’s business units are lead by industry professionals and dedicated management teams. The Group operates through Managing Directors reporting to Boards of Directors with both executive and non-executive members along with external auditors ensuring the highest levels of corporate governance. Jagal’s performance is measured against world class standards across all our business activities. We possess profound knowledge of operating in Nigeria and have deep local experience. We work with world class international companies and are a trusted partner to multinationals expanding into the country.

Our Group maintains total commitment to the highest levels in health and safety. We believe in the protection of our environment and the welfare of our workforce and uphold high expectations for teamwork, loyalty and integrity.

Job Opening:

QC Welding Inspector

Purpose

·         Performs complete pre and post weld inspection by measuring dimensions, such as bevel angles, root gaps, mismatch and Hi-lo using instruments such as specific welding gauges, to ensure products meets the required specifications.

·         Performs verification on materials for traceability process

·         Reports quality problems or findings to QC Coordinator and/or Quality Control Manager, and follows up to ensure that corrective action has/will take place.

Key aims and objectives

·         Complete surveillance activity (standard Check Lists, QC Guidelines) with experienced  feedback.

·         Ensure that the Quality Control Inspection resources are performance in their relative discipline and that records of these assessments are maintained.

·         Assist the Departments in the development and follow up of specific Action Plans to permit continuous improvement.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties

·         Assist in the adequate close-out of non-conformity, deviation requests, concession requests and technical queries

·         Check that requirements set in the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) are met at the control points

·         Insure project specifications are being met.

·         Oversight of fabrication activities

·         Provide data for quality metrics

·         Interacting with client representatives, interacting with client management, providing QA/QC support to construction personnel,

·         Maintain up to date and share a set of projects procedures, work instructions, as necessary to promote common practices.

Other Duties:

·         Maintain up to date and share a set of procedures, work instructions, induction presentations as necessary to promote common practices.

·         Assists and/or trains operators on visual acceptability, and measurement and process procedures as required.

Reports:

·         Verification for accuracy and content of all NDT reports

·         Verification / Review of As Built Date books.

Key Internal Interfaces:

·         Project team

·         Project work sites personnel

·         Department and Project Managers

·         HSEQ Department personnel

Key External Interfaces:

·         Client project team

·         Certification Authorities

The Person

·         Understanding of quality plans, inspection techniques & documentation

·         Sound knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 (essential)

·         Working Knowledge of International Codes & Standards

·         Experience in root cause analysis, NC investigation, corrective and preventive actions

·         Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

·         Previous relevant experience in a QC role, preferably in the oil & gas industry, with a minimum of 5years documented evidence.

·         Ability to work independently and in a team environment

·         Demonstrate good communication skills, along with an ability to manage and work in a team environment, as well as an ability to work unsupervised and exercise initiative to resolve potential problems.

·         Must demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise dedicated resources, and the ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for own work.

·         Current and/or previous experience of inspection in at least 2 NDT disciplines (preferable)

·         Current Internationally recognised certificate for weld inspection (essential)

Lagos - Lagos, LA NG (Primary)

Construction/ Welding Superintendent in a Leading Oil and Gas Industry

As a result of growth and expansion of its operations and activities, our client, a front runner in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry, requires the services of highly experienced professionals to fill existing vacancies in the underlisted position designations.

Job Title: Construction/ Welding Superintendent

Specific Responsibilities
To execute Welding Engineering and Construction activities, and to provide relevant expertise to the Project Team through all phases of the Project - from design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up up to handover and initial operations and to manage all Engineering and Construction aspects of the operations during the implementation phase, with the objective to complete the work in accordance with the Project Development Plan and with all appropriate norms and standards.

Qualification & Experience Graduate in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 - 15 years in welding, engineering design and Construction. Experience in piping/pipeline engineering and in EPCC Contract management and extensive Project management experience and skills. Knowledge in ASME, AWS, ISO, API codes & Certified Construction/Welding Engineering is desirableApplication Closing Date
19th October, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications and CVs to the e-mail address: vacancyforme@yahoo.com, or through any of the websites: www.alldiamondjobs.com or www.diamondtechng.com using our CV format.