Welding QA/QC Lead

Join one of Africa's largest LNG developments and play a key leadership role in delivering world-class welding quality standards across a major EPC construction programme. This position will lead all welding QA/QC activities on a two-train LNG facility with a total capacity of 13 Mtpa, supporting a workforce expected to peak at approximately 15,000 personnel. The Role As Welding QA/QC Lead, you will serve as the technical authority for welding quality activities across construction, fabrication, inspection, and NDT operations. Reporting directly to the QA/QC Manager, you will oversee contractor performance, ensure compliance with international codes and project standards, and drive quality excellence throughout project execution. Key Responsibilities - Lead all welding QA/QC activities across the project. - Monitor contractor and subcontractor welding performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions. - Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, and project-specific welding requirements. - Review and approve WPS, PQR, WQR, ITPs, and welding quality documentation. - Oversee welder qualification and certification programmes. - Manage NDT activities and ensure effective close-out of welding-related NCRs. - Provide leadership to QA/QC inspection teams and support multidisciplinary project stakeholders. - Champion a strong safety culture across all welding and fabrication activities.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or equivalent. Minimum 15 years' experience within Welding QA/QC. Minimum 8 years in a Lead, Superintendent, Supervisory, or Management capacity within Oil & Gas projects. Extensive experience on major LNG, EPC, Refining, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas developments. Strong knowledge of ASME, AWS, WPS, PQR, WQR, and welder qualification requirements. Demonstrable experience managing NDT programmes and welding inspection teams. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification is essential.