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Purpose of Position:

To safely and accurately plan welding process on steel structures in a leader position, to the highest level of workmanship and quality in order to satisfy the needs and requirements of our company and clients.                                                                                                                                                                           

Qualifications/Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 with English, Maths and Science
• National Engineering Certificate (Level 3 + Trade Test)
• At least 6 years or more post trade experience in a welding and steel fabrication environment, including 3 years in a lead/supervisory capacity  
• Coded up to G6

Key Accountabilities:                                                

• Accurately plan and organize task execution in terms of standard operating procedures and in accordance with drawing specifications, company specifications and supervisors’ instructions                                                             
• Ensure correct weld preparation as per drawing and weld procedure specification is done                                                              
• Comprehensive of weld procedures & symbols                                                                   
• Understand and Interpret codes & standards                                                                      
• Welding equipment operations & maintenance                                                                  
• Tacking materials for welding                                                           
• Adjusts amperage for the welding position and plate thickness
• Cleans tack welds and deposits root run                                                                  
• Removes tack welds as welding progresses, cleans root run and examines for cracking or wagon tracks                                                                   
• Re-adjusts amperage for the welding progresses, cleans root run and examines for cracking or wagon tracks                                                                     
• Deposits filler run, concentrating on metal and slag control to ensure a defect free weld with good side wall fusion                                                             
• Checks whether there is any slag entrapped in the weld                                                     
• Deposits sealing run, cleans final weld of all spatter and flux and checks for defects
• Inspect welds for accuracy                                                                
• Make sure all care is taken in prevention of distortion during welding                               
• Understanding radius corners weld intersections (Marine and Offshore specific)          
• Basic cutting and perform all grinding, basic flange fitting and alignment.                         
• Oxy acetylene cutting, purging pipelines and rectification of weld defects                         
• Dpi testing and weld sequencing/backstep                                                              
• Create quality welds according to blueprints                                                           
• Responsible for general cost management of projects, estimating the time spent of projects                                                                    
• Create plans for completion of own projects and those of the team members                       
• Supervise the boilermakers, plan and organise tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives                                                             
• Monitor own activities and those of team members and report regularly on project progress, conducting a post-plan review of effectiveness
• Ensure accurate fit up and fabrication of pipes including various materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium etc.                                                                
• Understand and interpret technical drawings                                                                      
• Compile and submit project technical reports when required                                            
• Understand and interpret class society regulations, Marine & Offshore specific                       
• Ensure accurate fit up and frication of required structures                                                 
• Ensure accurate fit up and repair of vessel hull structure and plating, Marine & Offshore specific                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Closing date: 12 November 2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5241