Fabrication Workshop Manager - Murray & Dickson Construction (Pty) Ltd

Job Title: Fabrication Workshop Manager

Legal Appointments:

CR 8(1)
Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC)
GMR 2.1

DUTIES

General	Responsible for all SHERQ requirements of the fabrication facility and associated on site sub-contractors. Responsible for operational discipline of the fabrication facility. Responsible for profit & losses of the fabrication facility. To lead the Fabrication Division in delivering products of high quality in acceptable time frames and costing conforming to all applicable and relevant industry codes and procedures. To develop, maintain and implement Industry best practices. Internal Training of fabrication employees based on the required standards. Develop fabrication schedules for each project. Effective workshop administration in accordance with ISO 3834 part 2. Cost control of each project & cost reporting to Head Office monthly. Effective self – management. Effective people management and team leadership
Estimating	Project tendering and or costing for all fabrication related project activities, inclusive of piping, structural, platework, painting and sandblasting requirements.
Scheduling / Drawings	Generate workshop Drawings, submit for approval to client and or communicate design issues with client and resolve. Compile material requirements (Project Specific). Conduct shop take -offs from client issued ISO’s / drawings to determine material quantities.
Procurement	Identify and procure project specific material and consumables from ISO standard and client accredited suppliers. Expediting of purchase orders.
Quality	Maintain and work in accordance with ISO 9001 & other internal processes. Maintain and work in accordance with ISO 3834 internal processes. RWC – Appointment will be applicable Completing of method statements and quality control plans. All in-house inspections Assist sites with technical information & attending technical meetings Ensure fabricated pipe fittings / specials meet Client’s requirements & quality standards. Expediting of Method Statement (MS) and Quality Control Plan (QCP’s). Setting up WPS, WPQR’s, testing Welders and ensuring competency. Welding Controls and Fabrication Controls of Pipes and Fittings in accordance with the ISO 3834 requirements. Training of M & D personnel in Quality Assurance observance / supervision. Implementing Quality Assurance (QA) procedures in the Workshop, which include the daily, weekly and monthly reporting to Management. Implementing QA documentation and procedures. Arranging third party inspections as required and interpreting results and execution of remedial measures if necessary. Ensure all Factory Records are kept up to date and neat. (Data Packs) Data Control. Material receiving inspection and control.
Other	Assist sites on a continual basis with special installations, shut-down’s and or procurement of special materials. Also, advise on design issues and the simplification thereof to ensure quick turnaround times and or cost saving methods. Identify design / material changes and communicate to site management with regards to cost and time implications thereof.

General

Responsible for all SHERQ requirements of the fabrication facility and associated on site sub-contractors.
Responsible for operational discipline of the fabrication facility.
Responsible for profit & losses of the fabrication facility.
To lead the Fabrication Division in delivering products of high quality in acceptable time frames and costing conforming to all applicable and relevant industry codes and procedures.
To develop, maintain and implement Industry best practices.
Internal Training of fabrication employees based on the required standards.
Develop fabrication schedules for each project.
Effective workshop administration in accordance with ISO 3834 part 2.
Cost control of each project & cost reporting to Head Office monthly.
Effective self – management.
Effective people management and team leadership

Estimating

Project tendering and or costing for all fabrication related project activities, inclusive of piping, structural, platework, painting and sandblasting requirements.

Scheduling / Drawings

Generate workshop Drawings, submit for approval to client and or communicate design issues with client and resolve.
Compile material requirements (Project Specific).
Conduct shop take -offs from client issued ISO’s / drawings to determine material quantities.

Procurement

Identify and procure project specific material and consumables from ISO standard and client accredited suppliers.
Expediting of purchase orders.

Quality

Maintain and work in accordance with ISO 9001 & other internal processes.
Maintain and work in accordance with ISO 3834 internal processes.
RWC – Appointment will be applicable
Completing of method statements and quality control plans.
All in-house inspections
Assist sites with technical information & attending technical meetings
Ensure fabricated pipe fittings / specials meet Client’s requirements & quality standards.
Expediting of Method Statement (MS) and Quality Control Plan (QCP’s).
Setting up WPS, WPQR’s, testing Welders and ensuring competency.
Welding Controls and Fabrication Controls of Pipes and Fittings in accordance with the ISO 3834 requirements.
Training of M & D personnel in Quality Assurance observance / supervision.
Implementing Quality Assurance (QA) procedures in the Workshop, which include the daily, weekly and monthly reporting to Management.
Implementing QA documentation and procedures.
Arranging third party inspections as required and interpreting results and execution of remedial measures if necessary.
Ensure all Factory Records are kept up to date and neat. (Data Packs)
Data Control.
Material receiving inspection and control.

Other

Assist sites on a continual basis with special installations, shut-down’s and or procurement of special materials. Also, advise on design issues and the simplification thereof to ensure quick turnaround times and or cost saving methods.
Identify design / material changes and communicate to site management with regards to cost and time implications thereof.

Qualifications

SAIW QC level 2.
A Mechanical degree or National diploma will be an added benefit.
Project Management qualification will be an added benefit.
Financial management qualifications will be an added benefit.

Experience

5 Years hand’s on experience of management of a Water / Petro-chemical / Refinery orientated pipe fabrication shop, inclusive of all NDE / QC requirements.
Piping design experience will be an added benefit.
Experience with working with CCS will be an added benefit.
Estimating of pipe spools, pipe supports inclusive of all NDE requirements and material.
Managing large, complex piping fabrication projects.
Managing large consignment of piping material and associated fittings, inclusive of ensuring traceability of all material.

Note: Welding background and or qualification are required for the RWC appointed person as this is the listed / appointed person on the certification schedule. (ISO 3834)