Schweißingenieur

• WELDING ENGINEER / PIPING SUPERVISOR
• Freelance or employe LNG Project – Hamburg, Germany – 2 Years

PCT Engineering Resources GmbH is looking for an experienced Welding Engineer / Piping Supervisor for a major LNG construction project in the Hamburg area, Germany.

This position will complement the project’s NDT Level 3 function, combining welding engineering support with site supervision of piping fabrication, installation and testing.

The preferred contractual arrangement is freelance, with an expected project duration of approximately two years.

Main responsibilities:

• •Supervise piping fabrication, erection and welding activities on site.
• •Ensure compliance with approved drawings, isometrics, specifications, codes and Inspection and Test Plans.
• •Review welding documentation, including WPS, PQR/WPQR and welder qualifications.
• •Verify welding consumables, materials, traceability, fit-up, preheating, interpass temperatures and PWHT requirements.
• •Coordinate weld inspection and NDT activities with the NDT Level 3, QA/QC team and inspection contractors.
• •Monitor welding production, repair rates, weld rejection trends and corrective actions.
• •Review weld maps, welding logs, NDT reports and mechanical completion records.
• •Supervise piping installation, supports, alignment, flange management and bolted connections.
• •Verify system cleanliness, reinstatement and readiness for pressure testing.
• •Support hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, flushing, blowing and system handover.
• •Identify construction deviations, non-conformities and technical problems.
• •Coordinate with contractors, engineering, construction, QA/QC, client and third-party inspectors.
• •Participate in site meetings, inspections, audits, walkdowns and punch-list activities.
• •Prepare progress and technical reports.

Mandatory requirements:

• •Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• •Extensive experience in industrial piping construction and welding supervision.
• •Strong knowledge of welding processes, materials and welding quality requirements.
• •Experience reviewing WPS, PQR/WPQR and welder qualifications.
• •Experience with piping systems, pressure equipment and mechanical completion.
• •Good knowledge of applicable EN, ISO and ASME codes.
• •Professional working English.
• •Availability to work predominantly on site in the Hamburg area.

Preferred qualifications:

• •International Welding Engineer – IWE – or equivalent qualification.
• •CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS CWI, IWI-C or equivalent welding inspection certification.
• •Experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, petrochemical or energy projects.
• •Experience with stainless steel, carbon steel and cryogenic piping.
• •Knowledge of EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 3834, EN 13480, ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX.
• •Experience with PED requirements.
• •Knowledge of PWHT, hardness testing and weld repair management.
• •NDT Level 2 or Level 3 certification would be an advantage.
• •Previous experience working on European construction projects.
• •German language skills.
• •EU work authorisation.

Contract conditions:

• •Location: Hamburg area, Germany.
• •Sector: LNG / Oil & Gas.
• •Duration: approximately two years.
• •Contract type: freelance preferred; other arrangements may be considered.
• •Work arrangement: predominantly site-based.
• •Starting date: to be agreed.

Interested candidates should send:

• •Updated CV.
• •Copies of engineering, welding and inspection certificates.
• •Current location and work authorisation.
• •Earliest availability.
• •Expected freelance daily or hourly rate.
• •References from relevant LNG, Oil & Gas, piping or industrial projects.

Subject: Welding Engineer / Piping Supervisor – Hamburg LNG Project