Welding Engineer - Bridgwater

About The Role

We are looking for a Welding manager to join the welding team at the Hinkley point C Site

Key Deliverables

• To support the Welding Manager to ensure that all Welding and Welding Related matters within the MEHA are delivered to the highest standards appropriate to the particular requirements of the provision of a Nuclear Power Generating Facility at HPC incorporating all applicable RCC-M specification requirements for materials and workmanship.
• To ensure the development of welding processes and procedures that satisfy the requirements of the specification.
• To ensure that the most appropriate and suitable methods / processes are applied to ensure the expectation of right first-time quality outputs are delivered.
• To provide expert subject matter technical advice, comment and guidance on all Welding and Welding Related matters to the MEHA.
• To support the establishment, development, and execution of the Welding Strategy in support of the MEHA project requirements.
• To support the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT – e.g., RT, UT and VT) strategy, sometimes referred to as Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), to ensure safe and efficient analysis techniques are applied to evaluate the properties of welded joints.
• To act as an SME for Welding Related Matters for stakeholders including, but not limited to, Client (e.g. TCO, RD, DI, JDO), JV Nominated Suppliers, Strategic Suppliers and others.
• To support the governance and oversight of the implementation all welding processes and procedures to achieve the HPC quality goals.
• To actively promote the HPC Nuclear Safety Culture

MEHA Performance & Objectives

• Supporting consistent and effective application of the MEHA’s policies, standards, and objectives to achieve the safety, quality, time, and cost imperatives.
• Supporting the development and implementation of solutions and plans to support the MEHA achieving its key milestones and welding related performance targets.
• Support the Welding Manager for the delivery of the Welding and NDT strategy as necessary to meet the needs of the MEHA in the preparation and implementation of welding and welding related activities onsite.

Welding Management & Co-ordination

• Engage in welding management activities within the Engineering function and co-ordinate efforts with the Construction delivery and Quality Assurance functions.
• Support the welding management tools development and deployment, systems and processes needed to ensure compliance with the applicable codes & standards, including:
• The effective & timely deployment of the weld management tool across the MEHA in conjunction with the MEHA Quality Team.
• Ensuring the weld management tools and processes are fit for purpose and demonstrate the integrity, robustness, accessibility and retrieval of the welding information and records held by the MEHA.
• Ensuring that the MEHA’s arrangements for managing welding activities are efficient and effective and capable of meeting the project’s needs in terms of anticipated volume, type, complexity of welding, and applicable quality standards of welding.
• Liaising with other MEHA functions to ensure a clear division of responsibilities for welding related activities and welding activities to ensure effective and robust co-ordination and alignment.
• Support the Quality function in ensuring that the MEHA establishes and maintains the necessary welding accreditations.

Weld Qualification (WPQR preparation)- Overseeing the development & implementation of the strategy, including:

• Optimising the range and type of weld procedures required by the project to provide the most cost-effective approach; balancing simplicity, management, and control requirements with the need for up-front investment in procedure qualification and maximising flexibility, ensuring optimal site productivity, etc.
• Supporting the technical management & co-ordination of the preparation, qualification & client acceptance of weld procedures and weld repair procedures.
• Support the deployment of qualified weld procedures, to minimise / prevent the risk of incorrect methods being utilised.
• Provide SME support for the selection of welding equipment, consumables, and processes

Welder Qualifications

• Provide technical input and guidance relating to welder training, qualification, and production testing requirements.
• Define the specific Welder Training requirements to satisfy RCC-M standards.
• Liaise with the Bridgwater College Welding Centre of Excellence (WCoE) to ensure all training and trade testing measures align with HPC MEHA requirements.

Technical support to others

• Demonstrate knowledge of all welding processes and plant required to be applied in the Nuclear environment on the HPC project, i.e., manual, semi-automated, automated, robotic and autogenous systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) / Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) processes and procedures (e.g., RT, UT, and VT), their applicability to nuclear piping systems and qualifications of personnel e.g., EN/ISO, PCN, ASNT, CSWIP, etc.
• Provide technical support to the Site Welding Lead to enable successful execution and delivery of the project welding scope.
• Welding quality assurance – Provide technical guidance to the Quality Assurance function relating to welding arrangements, co-ordination, and accreditations
• Welder qualification - Provide technical guidance on welder training, qualification, and production testing requirements
• Overseeing the preparation and approval of weld consumable technical specifications and providing technical support to procurement relating to the sourcing of these items
• Provide technical support to Weld NDT specifications and activities, including supporting the procurement of these services, and reviewing NDT deliverables
• Provide guidance to the construction team on welding related matters, including welding standards, environmental and cleanliness requirements, storage of welding consumables, weld preparation activities, welding methods & performance (quality & productivity), etc.
• Provide technical support to ensure the timely and appropriate resolution of welding related defects, non-conformances, and associated repairs
• Provide technical support to the project team and sub-contractors on welding matters related to execution designs, including weld requirements and features, welding methods, etc.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND and Apprenticeship in relevant discipline (or equivalent).
• Relevant professional Accreditation (CEng/IEng or EngTech with Engineering Council etc.)
• Diploma in Welding – Technologist / Engineer (or working towards)
• Qualified Lead Auditor
• Qualified Welding Inspector – e.g., CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or PCN 2 / 3
• Can achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).
• Post Graduate Qualification in Welding Engineering
• Chartered Engineer
• IWE/EWE (or working towards)
• Level II EN 9712 Radiographic Interpretation
• 5-10 years’ experience in Welding leadership roles within a major EPC project, preferably nuclear.
• Experience within the Nuclear, Mechanical and Process Plant sectors.
• Extensive experience within a welding environment.
• Experience of nuclear codes in particular RCC-M. Completed ECITB RCC-M Mentor Guide (or working towards).
• Familiar with WPQRs over a wide range of materials.
• Sound knowledge, understanding and effective application of ISO 9001.
• Sound knowledge and application of BS EN ISO 9000 series, PED 2014/68/EU; EN1090; EN ISO 3834-2 (EN 729-2) EN13480; RCC-M; associated NDE standards, and other sector specific Quality Standards (e.g., GQAS; IAEA GSR Part 2 for Nuclear Quality and Nuclear Safety Culture).
• Pro-active and visible leadership in establishing a positive Nuclear Safety Culture, with the ability to lead an effective continuous improvement culture, and relentlessly drive-up welding standards and performance, reducing errors and rework, etc.
• Sound knowledge and awareness of the requirements for Licence Conditions applicable to Licensed Nuclear Sites.
• Sound knowledge, understanding and application of Project Management principles

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.