Welding Coordinator Job. Technician Jobs in Kenya

Description

If you believe that strength lies in every connection, we’re looking for you. As our Welding Coordinator, you’ll be the one making sure every weld, like every link in a chain, is strong, precise, and unbreakable. From selecting procedures to supervising on-site operations, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that no detail is overlooked and no standards are compromised.

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Key responsibilities

As per ISO 3834-2/3, the Welding Coordinator shall be responsible for ensuring that all welding activities are carried out in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and contract specifications. Duties include:

Planning and Control

• Develop and implement the Welding Quality Plan in line with ISO 3834-2/3.
• Review contract specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements to determine
• welding quality requirements.
• Select appropriate welding procedures, consumables, and equipment for the scope of work.
• Coordinate and schedule welding activities in accordance with the construction program.

Welding Procedure and Qualification

• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Ensure all WPSs are supported by qualified Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs).
• Supervise and coordinate the qualification of welders and welding operators according to applicable standards (e.g., ASME IX, ISO 9606).

Welding Supervision and Inspection

• Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with WPS, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of pre-welding, in-process, and post-welding controls (e.g., preheat, interpass temperature, PWHT).
• Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) scheduling and ensure findings are addressed promptly.
• Conduct internal audits on welding and quality control processes.

Documentation and Traceability

• Maintain up-to-date records of welder qualifications, welding consumables, WPS approvals, and welding logs.
• Ensure full traceability of materials, welds, and NDT results.
• Compile and contribute to final documentation packages for client turnover.

Compliance and Improvement

• Ensure welding activities comply with ISO 3834-2 or ISO 3834-3, depending on project classification.
• Initiate and follow up on corrective and preventive actions related to welding quality.
• Liaise with third-party inspectors, client representatives, and certifying bodies as needed.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering/Inspector, Metallurgy, or a related field.

Professional Certification

• Certified International Welding Specialist (IWS), International Welding Technologist (IWT), or equivalent recognized by IIW/EWF.
• Certification in ISO 3834 implementation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of applicable standards (e.g., ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, ISO 9606, EN 1011, etc.).

Experience

• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in welding coordination or QA/QC in heavy industrial projects (preferably power plants or geothermal projects).
• At least 3 years of experience working within ISO 3834-certified environments.
• Experience on EN and ASME-governed projects is essential.

Technical Knowledge

• Solid understanding of:
• EN standards: EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, EN 1011, EN 13480/13445.
• ASME codes: Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, Section VIII Div. 1/2.
• Familiarity with welding techniques used in geothermal/power plant environments, including: SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, GMAW.
• Knowledge of geothermal plant materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex alloys.

Key Skills

• In-depth knowledge of welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, etc.).
• Strong understanding of materials behaviour under geothermal service conditions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting welding drawings, codes, and standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with multidiscipline teams.

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