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WELDING ENGINEER / PIPING SUPERVISOR Freelance or employe LNG Project – Hamburg, Germany – 2 Years

PCT Engineering Resources GmbH is looking for an experienced Welding Engineer / Piping Supervisor for a major LNG construction project in the Hamburg area, Germany.

This position will complement the project’s NDT Level 3 function, combining welding engineering support with site supervision of piping fabrication, installation and testing.

The preferred contractual arrangement is freelance, with an expected project duration of approximately two years.

Main responsibilities:

• Supervise piping fabrication, erection and welding activities on site.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, isometrics, specifications, codes and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Review welding documentation, including WPS, PQR/WPQR and welder qualifications.
• Verify welding consumables, materials, traceability, fit-up, preheating, interpass temperatures and PWHT requirements.
• Coordinate weld inspection and NDT activities with the NDT Level 3, QA/QC team and inspection contractors.
• Monitor welding production, repair rates, weld rejection trends and corrective actions.
• Review weld maps, welding logs, NDT reports and mechanical completion records.
• Supervise piping installation, supports, alignment, flange management and bolted connections.
• Verify system cleanliness, reinstatement and readiness for pressure testing.
• Support hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, flushing, blowing and system handover.
• Identify construction deviations, non-conformities and technical problems.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineering, construction, QA/QC, client and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, audits, walkdowns and punch-list activities.
• Prepare progress and technical reports.

Mandatory requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in industrial piping construction and welding supervision.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, materials and welding quality requirements.
• Experience reviewing WPS, PQR/WPQR and welder qualifications.
• Experience with piping systems, pressure equipment and mechanical completion.
• Good knowledge of applicable EN, ISO and ASME codes.
• Professional working English.
• Availability to work predominantly on site in the Hamburg area.

Preferred qualifications:

• International Welding Engineer – IWE – or equivalent qualification.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS CWI, IWI-C or equivalent welding inspection certification.
• Experience in LNG, Oil & Gas, petrochemical or energy projects.
• Experience with stainless steel, carbon steel and cryogenic piping.
• Knowledge of EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 3834, EN 13480, ASME B31.3 and ASME Section IX.
• Experience with PED requirements.
• Knowledge of PWHT, hardness testing and weld repair management.
• NDT Level 2 or Level 3 certification would be an advantage.
• Previous experience working on European construction projects.
• German language skills.
• EU work authorisation.

Contract conditions:

• Location: Hamburg area, Germany.
• Sector: LNG / Oil & Gas.
• Duration: approximately two years.
• Contract type: freelance preferred; other arrangements may be considered.
• Work arrangement: predominantly site-based.
• Starting date: to be agreed.

Interested candidates should send:

• Updated CV.
• Copies of engineering, welding and inspection certificates.
• Current location and work authorisation.
• Earliest availability.
• Expected freelance daily or hourly rate.
• References from relevant LNG, Oil & Gas, piping or industrial projects.

Subject: Welding Engineer / Piping Supervisor – Hamburg LNG Project