We are looking for an experienced Multi Welding Machine Operator to join our client’s team, at the maintenance centre at the Black Sea, Türkiye, primarily supporting pipe welding and repair activities, as well as welding and fabrication of other offshore drilling equipment and mechanical components as required using new automated TIG, MIG and plasma gauging machine.
The successful candidate should have strong practical welding experience and be capable of independently preparing, setting up and operating the Multi Welding Machine, while ensuring that welding activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, drawings and quality requirements. Base requirement is work with automated pipe welding machines.
• Set up and operate the Multi Welding Machine for welding of riser pipes and other large mechanical components.
• Prepare welding equipment, welding machines, consumables, fixtures and workpieces prior to welding.
• Follow approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), drawings and project-specific welding requirements.
• Ensure correct welding parameters are maintained throughout the welding operation.
• Monitor welding conditions, arc stability, wire feed, current, voltage, travel speed and other relevant parameters.
• Perform welding passes according to the required welding sequence and procedure.
• Carry out appropriate pre-welding and interpass preparation, including cleaning and inspection.
• Identify and report welding defects, abnormalities or equipment issues.
• Perform welding repairs and remedial work where required and approved.
• Work with Project Engineers, Welding Engineers, Workshop Supervisors and Quality Control to ensure welding activities are completed according to project requirements and schedule.
• Assist with fit-up, alignment and preparation of components prior to welding.
• Ensure correct identification and handling of welding consumables.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools and work areas in proper operating condition.
• Complete required welding documentation and records.
• Follow all applicable HSE, quality and workshop procedures. Required Experience & Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of relevant welding experience.
• Strong experience with automated, mechanized or multi-head welding systems.
• Previous experience operating a Multi Welding Machine is highly desirable.
• Strong experience with welding of large-diameter pipes, preferably riser pipes.
• Ability to understand and work in accordance with WPS and welding parameters.
• Good knowledge of welding processes, consumables and welding equipment.
• Ability to set and adjust welding parameters according to the applicable WPS.
• Experience with welding carbon steel and high-strength steels.
• Ability to identify common welding defects and take appropriate corrective action.
• Understanding of welding inspection requirements and basic welding quality criteria.
Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
• Offshore drilling equipment
• Marine/offshore riser systems
• Fronius equipment set-up
• Large-diameter pipe welding
• BOP and wellhead components
• Heavy mechanical components
• Oil & Gas equipment
• Welding repair and refurbishment
• Mechanized or automated welding systems
Knowledge of relevant standards such as ASME Section IX, API and applicable welding/NDT requirements is an advantage.
• Strong practical welding and mechanical skills.
• High attention to welding quality and consistency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good understanding of welding parameters and their effect on weld quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot welding and equipment problems.
• Safety-conscious and disciplined in following approved procedures.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under project schedule requirements.
The ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing the welding operation from:
Welding Procedure → Joint Preparation → Machine Setup → Parameter Setting → Welding → Monitoring → Inspection → Weld Completion with minimal supervision.
