Welding Supervisor

Website National Oilwell Varco (NOV)

Job Highlights

Title Welding Supervisor
Type Full Time
Experience Not Indicated
Function Management/Manufacturing
Location Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
Company National Oilwell Varco (NOV)

Company Profile

National Oilwell Varco is a leading worldwide provider of equipment and components used in oil and gas drilling and production operations, oilfield services, and supply chain integration services to the upstream oil and gas industry.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Welding Supervisor who will identify areas for improvement and implement preventative measures to uphold and enhance quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Embrace challenges, seek opportunities to develop your leadership skills, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s performance.

Education Level

  • Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field

Work Experience

  • Experience in the oil and gas industry

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical authority, supporting welders with technical queries and workflow decisions.
  • Coordinate and prioritize welding workload based on the Production Schedule.
  • Drive process improvements to streamline workflow, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency.
  • Ensure adherence to times and processes on job routes, escalating discrepancies when necessary.
  • Investigate non-conformances, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive actions.
  • Lead daily team briefings, addressing potential challenges and assigning action points.
  • Maintain and report accurate time entries, and support improvements in KPIs for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
  • Monitor team performance, handle 1:1 reviews, and identify training needs in collaboration with the Workshop Supervisor.
  • Operate welding equipment safely, maintaining HSE and housekeeping standards.
  • Promote company objectives, policies, and procedures, ensuring 5S principles are upheld.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Solid understanding of welding processes and applications

Desirable Qualifications

  • ERP knowledge (e.g., Oracle)
  • Higher education in a relevant subject
  • Previous supervisory experience

Benefits/Perks

  • Critical Illness
  • Cycle to work
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym membership
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Income protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Partner Life Assurance
  • Pension plan
  • Personal Accident
  • Retail vouchers
  • Travel Insurance

Employer’s Statement

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind. The company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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