Welding Supervisor - Production

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering

1. Welding Production Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day welding activities on shop floor including:
• Structural welding (jackets, topsides, decks)
• Fit-up and joint preparation
• Ensure welding is carried out as per:
• Approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification)
• Applicable drawings and weld maps

2. Work Planning & Execution

• Execute work as per daily/weekly plans issued by planning team.
• Ensure readiness of:
• Materials
• Welding consumables
• Equipment and tools
• Qualified welders
• Allocate work to welders based on skill and qualification.

3. Workforce Supervision

• Supervise welders, fitters, and helpers.
• Monitor manpower productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure proper discipline and work execution at site.

4. Quality Compliance

• Ensure proper fit-up and joint preparation before welding.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors for:
• Fit-up inspection
• Visual inspection
• NDT clearance
• Rectify welding defects and monitor repair work.

5. Welding Consumables & Equipment

• Ensure correct usage of welding consumables (electrodes, wires, gases).
• Monitor proper handling of:
• Electrodes (baking & holding)
• Consumables storage
• Ensure welding machines and equipment are in working condition.

6. Productivity Monitoring

• Track welding progress (joints completed, inch-dia, tonnage).
• Achieve production targets as per schedule.
• Identify delays and take corrective measures.

7. Safety Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements:
• Hot work permits
• Fire prevention measures
• Safe welding/gas cutting practices
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safe work practices.

8. Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• Planning team (work targets and priorities)
• QA/QC team (inspection readiness)
• Stores (consumables availability)
• Engineering (clarifications)