We are looking for a Head of Metallurgy & Welding for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Qatar

Estimated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated End Date: 2028

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Sciences or Engineering

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 10 years experience in Quality in the Oil & Gas Industry, including 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or oversight of service/vendor personnel.
• Experience in metallurgical and material science. Knowledge in fabrication, manufacturing and construction for the international energy industry.
• Work experience preferably with worldwide-integrated energy companies.
• Knowledge of Topsides, Pipeline and Subsea Valve/Manifold design, manufacture, fabrication, testing and inspection processes.
• Formal advanced leadership training.
• Material Engineering/Science & Failure Analysis training from a recognised company or institution.
• Certified Welding Inspector.
• Minimum Level II NDT Inspector training.
• Certified Quality Manager.
• Certified Lead Auditor.

Technical and Business Skills

• Certified Welding Inspector.
• Courses in ISO9001/API Q1/AQPI Q2 Quality Management Systems,
• Certified ASNT IN Non-Destructive Testing, Welding Inspection.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, leadership and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Job Purpose

• Coordinate all technical quality related material science and metallurgical related efforts during the procurement of fabrication services and the procurement, design, manufacture, fabrication, delivery, installation of tangible goods and equipment for Major Projects.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Oversee the assigned organisation, activities and systems to help eliminate any risks associated with metallurgy and welding operations within Major Projects.
• Design and oversee material manufacturing process qualification programs of plate and pipe mills, forging companies, casting companies, fabrication yards and coating facilities.
• Oversee metallurgical investigation process and root cause analysis using problem solving tools.
• Report to Quality Manager, provide technical updates and discuss potential areas for improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to leads, engineers and technicians involved in materials selection and use.
• Oversee the design and development of new equipment and infrastructure.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to materials use in the oil and gas industry.
• Investigate/troubleshoot for quality and technical issues.
• Review non-conformances, technical queries, standard deviation requests and product/component issues.
• Design and oversee product development trials utilizing design of experiment (DoE) principles.

If Interested Kindly apply.