At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future. 

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

Our Welding & Material Technology Department in Verdal is now looking for Responsible Welding Coordinator to help us in our mission to #Powerthechange.

You will be the company's approved Welding Coordinator and ensure that the company and its subcontractors have a quality management system that meets the requirements according to EN ISO 3834-2 and ISO 14731 regarding the execution and coordination of welding activities.

The Welding Coordinator has a professional responsibility. Have regular dialogue with Coordinators, Engineers, Inspectors NS477/IWI-S and Visual Inspectors level 2 and 3. These report professionally to the responsible welding coordinator.

The welding coordinator does not have direct personnel responsibility

Main area of responsibilities:

overall responsibility for all welding activities in accordance with NORSOK M-101 section 6.3, M-601 section 5.4 and ISO 14731 Appendix B.

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements according to ISO 3834 and ISO 14731 are followed

Initiate actions for welding technology.

Implement measures and make the necessary decisions to ensure that the responsibilities that have been imposed are carried out satisfactorily.

In projects, report to the project manager. Authority to decide and implement the necessary measures in case of deviations related to the welding process and to the quality management system.

Making ongoing decisions that are necessary to ensure processes for continuous improvement are implemented and carried out within the area of responsibility. In the case of major decisions that have procedural or financial consequences, VP Execution must be contacted. The case may be referred to the HL for a decision.

Interfaces and coordination

Ensure that the company is a technology leader in welding-related activities in connection with the company's main products.

Establish and maintain a welding technology strategy (position, objectives and means of action).

Follow-up of the industry's best practice through active participation in seminars, obtaining information from others during company visits and establishing supplier contacts.

Identify and participate in relevant research projects, especially towards SINTEF.

Be the leader of the welding quality forum and for the equipment

Higher technical education, civil engineering or equivalent in the field of materials and welding technology, with 5+ years of relevant experience

Formal approval as IWE

Good knowledge of NDT

Proficient in written and spoken English and able to communicate in norwegian

Is development-oriented and sees opportunities

• As an employee in Aker Solutions, you have many career opportunities. We ensure that our employees get the chance to work across disciplines, build expertise and develop their own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaged working environment at all our locations
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services provided by Aker Care
• Access to welfare club with free gym facilities, sports equipment hire and cabins for rent in the mountains and by the sea
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week, upon agreement.
• The opportunity to be part of our Young Solutioneers, an international employee network that brings together our young talents for professional development, networking and fun. In addition, Aker offer a wide range of welfare activities and training options for all our employees.

If this appeals to you, please submit your application via our website as we will not process applications received via email.

For more information regarding this position, contact:

Lars Ustad, Recruiter, NES Advantage Solutions, lars.ustad@nesadvantage.com

Geir Ulvin, Senior manager, Aker Solutions, geir.ulvin@akersolutions.com

NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

We use Semac background checks in our recruitment process.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.