Welding Instructor

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 department in Sandnessjøen is now looking for a Welding Instructor to join the team. 

About Our Yard

We specialize in a variety of projects, including:

• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Offshore Subsea
• Heavy and general structural steel fabrication
• Stainless steel piping

Products:

• Structural and Piping

Materials Used:

• Structural steel (up to S690)
• Stainless steel (Superduplex, 6Mo, 316, Inconel, etc.)
• Aluminium
• Titanium (in smaller quantities)

Main Welding Processes:

• 136, 141, 131, 121, 111, 141H, 142, 138 and their variations

Types of Work Expected:

• Training and education
• Performing WPQR/production tests/mock-ups fit-up and welding (strict requirements)
• Conducting site tests on newly hired/subcontracted personnel (fitters and welders)
• Evaluating new equipment, tools, welding consumables, and processes
• Serving as a knowledge center for operating most, if not all, fitting and welding equipment at the yard
• Acting as the main point of contact for demonstrating specific fitting or welding operations
• In coordination with the welding engineer, having full authority and responsibility for the welding school (planning activities, improvements, material requirements, etc.)

Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong and realistic confidence in welding skills, with an understanding of personal limits
• Honesty, integrity, reliability and punctuality
• Enjoys teaching and transferring knowledge to others
• Ability to self-organize and lead groups of young trainees
• Eagerness to explore new technologies, methodologies and equipment

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Ability to perform exemplary welding in the main processes used
• Excellent knowledge of welding 136 (FCAW-G) / 141 (TIG)
• Experience with the main products and materials used at the yard
• Experience in WPQR/production test pieces (or production test) welding
• Ability to fully understand WPS requirements
• Ability to perform exemplary cutting with an oxy torch
• Understanding of general fit-up
• Experience in teaching production personnel (fitters and welders)
• Experience with mechanization/automation in cutting and welding
• Experience with heat treatment processes and equipment
• Fluent and clear in English, both spoken and written. Norwegian/European language skills are also beneficial.

While we have outlined specific qualifications and requirements for this position, we understand that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that do not align perfectly with our criteria.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply, as we are open to considering diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• We offer exciting tasks in an informal, dynamic, and pleasant work environment
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• We have a wide range of social activities
• Competitive terms
• Good pension and insurance schemes

For more information about the position, please contact:

Kjetil Jacobsen, Vice President Facilities & Fabrication, kjetil.jacobsen@akersolutions.com

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.