Welding QA/QC Lead | Major LNG Project | Mozambique | 28/28 Rotation
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.
Requirements
- 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.
What's on Offer
- Long-term rotational assignment.
- 28/28 roster.
- Opportunity to work on one of the largest LNG developments in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Senior leadership position with significant project visibility and influence.
- International project environment with multinational teams.