The posting
The Welding Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating welding activities at fabrication shops and project sites. The role ensures that all welding work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved procedures, project specifications, quality standards, and schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead welders, fabricators, and welding helpers on site.
- Plan, assign, and monitor daily welding activities to achieve project targets.
- Ensure welding work is performed according to approved drawings, specifications, and welding procedures.
- Coordinate with Engineers, Supervisors, QA/QC Inspectors, and Site Management to ensure smooth project execution.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship, and material utilization.
- Inspect work progress and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and storage of welding machines, tools, and equipment.
- Conduct toolbox talks and enforce company HSE policies and procedures.
- Identify and resolve welding-related issues and technical challenges.
- Maintain daily manpower allocation, attendance, and progress records.
- Verify that all welders possess valid qualifications and certifications where required.
- Assist in material planning and coordinate fabrication and installation activities.
- Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in welding and fabrication works, including supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
- Experience in structural steel, piping, tanks, pressure vessels, or industrial projects is preferred.
- Good leadership and team management skills.
- Familiarity with quality standards, welding procedures, and inspection requirements.



