Welding Engineer (IWE) Ref.26-031 FH

Weld World is a company specialising in technical support and expertise in industrial welding. We provide tailor-made solutions to welding challenges and to the specific requirements of the nuclear oil and gas sectors.

Our team is made up of engineers and experts with recognised skills in QA/QC materials engineering design fabrication and non-destructive testing (NDT). Through our network of schools and specialists we guarantee a high level of expertise and a pragmatic approach to industrial projects.

Our fields of intervention:

• Nuclear: Supplier surveillance quality system assessment mastery of the RCC-M code and EDF specifications monitoring of welded fabrications.
• Oil & Gas: Design writing of welding and inspection specifications material selection fabrication follow-up quality assurance and quality control.
• Welding & NDT: Expertise in all welding processes (GTAW GMAW SAW SMAW) and inspection methods (UT RT PT MT) with compliance to RCC-M EN 15614 API AWS ASME and DNV standards.

Weld World is looking for an IWE-certified Welding Engineer for one of its UK nuclear operator clients to work on an MSR repair project at the Sizewell B nuclear power plant.

Context:

the project covers the repair of the plants MSRs (Moisture Separator Reheaters). The successful candidate will lead the repair of all 4 MSRs to address cracking and ageing issues. They will work with a supervisor who manages a team of several welders across 2 shifts.

Your responsibilities:

• Define the repair strategy for the 4 MSRs (replacement repair or redesign) drawing on the existing WPQR library and in line with the intent of the ECR.
• Implement weld overlay solutions (notably Inconel) to counter erosion.
• Review the MSR design and manufacturing documentation to identify other susceptible areas for investigation.
• Draft the welding books and work execution packages: ITP WPQR/WPS PED documentation NCRs.
• Lead the qualification of new welding procedures (WPQR) where needed.
• Carry out on-site weld assessments including in confined spaces.
• Manage non-conformities and corrective and preventive actions.

Assignment details:

• Location: Sizewell (Suffolk UK) Monday to Friday
• Start: January 2027 for approximately 1218 months

IWE-certified engineer you have around 10 years experience in welding engineering ideally in the nuclear or energy sector.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9606 ISO 15614 and PED; knowledge of EDF specifications is a plus
• Solid metallurgy background: carbon low-alloy and stainless steels
• Processes: MMA TIG FCAW MIG/MAG and overlay
• NDT: VT PT MT UT RT
• Fluent English required; French is a plus (ideally bilingual)
• UK resident
• Full driving licence required
• Highly autonomous rigorous and comfortable working on site

• Ordinateur portable et téléphone fournis
• Évolution possible vers coordinateur soudage

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