Welding Supervisor (Spools/Tig)

GASTECH ENGINEERING LLC•Sapulpa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spool Supervisor will supervise daily spool fabrication activities, including fit-up, welding, cutting, assembly, and preparation for inspection. This role involves assigning personnel and equipment to production activities based on workload, priorities, and employee qualifications. The supervisor will monitor production progress to ensure spool fabrication meets established schedules and production targets, and review fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, weld maps, material specifications, and work instructions. Coordination of work sequencing to minimize delays, material shortages, equipment conflicts, and rework is essential. The position requires monitoring shop floor productivity, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements, and ensuring completed spools are properly identified, marked, protected, and prepared for the next stage of production or shipment. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting and enforcing a safety culture, ensuring employees follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable industry standards. This includes conducting safety meetings, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, ensuring proper use of PPE and equipment, and reporting/investigating safety incidents. The supervisor will also ensure fabrication activities comply with approved drawings, welding procedures, quality plans, and customer specifications, coordinating with Quality Control and Welding Inspectors. Verification of material identification and traceability, monitoring weld quality, and helping to identify causes of defects and implement corrective actions are key responsibilities. Accurate completion of documentation, inspection records, and production paperwork is required. The role involves leading, coaching, and developing pipe fitters, welders, helpers, fabricators, and other assigned personnel, monitoring their performance, and providing training and mentoring. Addressing performance issues professionally and maintaining effective communication across shifts and departments are also crucial. Coordination with Materials/Warehouse personnel for material availability and monitoring material usage to prevent waste is necessary. Ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and reporting equipment problems are part of the role. The supervisor will review production schedules, establish priorities, communicate production status to management, track spool completion, and participate in production planning meetings. Maintaining accurate shift reports and production records is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of experience in pipe spool fabrication, oil and gas manufacturing, industrial construction, or a related field.
Previous supervisory or lead experience in a fabrication environment.
Strong understanding of pipe fabrication, fit-up, welding, and spool assembly.
Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, weld maps, and material specifications.
Knowledge of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW.
Working knowledge of dimensional requirements, tolerances, weld symbols, and piping components.
Understanding of OSHA and general industrial safety requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and meet demanding production schedules.
Experience working with ASME, B31.3, API, AWS, or other applicable industry standards.
Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and specialty piping materials.
Experience in high-pressure or process piping fabrication.
Previous experience working with quality management systems and inspection requirements.
Experience supervising multiple crews or shifts.

Nice To Haves

Welding or pipe-fitting certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily spool fabrication activities, including fit-up, welding, cutting, assembly, and preparation for inspection.
Assign personnel and equipment to production activities based on workload, priorities, and employee qualifications.
Monitor production progress and ensure spool fabrication meets established schedules and production targets.
Review fabrication drawings, isometric drawings, weld maps, material specifications, and work instructions.
Coordinate work sequencing to minimize delays, material shortages, equipment conflicts, and rework.
Monitor shop floor productivity and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and throughput.
Ensure completed spools are properly identified, marked, protected, and prepared for the next stage of production or shipment.
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout the fabrication area.
Ensure employees follow company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable oil and gas industry standards.
Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard assessments.
Identify and correct unsafe working conditions and behaviors.
Ensure proper use of PPE, lifting equipment, welding equipment, cutting equipment, and other shop machinery.
Report and investigate safety incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions as required.
Ensure fabrication activities comply with approved drawings, welding procedures, quality plans, and customer specifications.
Coordinate with Quality Control and Welding Inspectors for required inspections and testing.
Verify proper material identification and traceability throughout the fabrication process.
Monitor weld quality, dimensional accuracy, fit-up, and overall workmanship.
Help identify the causes of defects, rework, and nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure required documentation, inspection records, weld records, and production paperwork are completed accurately.
Lead, coach, and develop pipe fitters, welders, helpers, fabricators, and other assigned personnel.
Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to company policies.
Ensure work is assigned according to employee qualifications, certifications, and experience.
Provide training and mentoring to improve employee skills and performance.
Address performance issues professionally and escalate disciplinary matters according to company policy.
Maintain effective communication with employees across shifts and departments.
Coordinate with Materials/Warehouse personnel to ensure required pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, and other components are available.
Monitor material usage and help prevent waste, damage, and loss.
Ensure tools, welding machines, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment are properly maintained and available for production.
Report equipment problems and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
Review daily and weekly production schedules and establish priorities for the fabrication team.
Communicate production status, delays, manpower requirements, and material shortages to management.
Track spool completion and production performance.
Participate in production planning meetings and provide realistic completion estimates.
Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and other required documentation.