Welding QA/QC Lead – Major LNG Project (28/28 Rotation)

About the role

Join one of Africa's largest LNG developments and take a senior leadership role in delivering world‑class welding quality standards across a major EPC construction programme. You will lead all welding QA/QC activities on a two‑train LNG facility (13 Mtpa) supporting a workforce of up to 15,000 personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all welding QA/QC activities across the project.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor welding performance, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS and project‑specific welding requirements.
• Review and approve WPS, PQR, WQR, ITPs and related 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 stakeholders.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all welding and fabrication activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in welding QA/QC.
• At least 8 years in a lead, superintendent, supervisory or management role 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.
• Proven experience managing NDT programmes and welding inspection teams.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification is essential.

Required skills

• ASME code compliance
• AWS standards
• Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
• Welder Qualification Record (WQR)
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Welding inspection
• Welder qualification management
• CWI certification

What we offer

• Long‑term rotational assignment with a 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.