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Job Purpose:
- Responsible for alignment and clamping of line pipes accurately using internal line up clamp in the line-up station on the barge before the root pass welding
Principal Accountabilities:
- Prepare internal line up clamps with the correct size of copper back-up shoes, pneumatic and electrical connection, buckle detector, X-ray stopper, etc. to suit the internal diameter of the pipes to be laid, prior to start of pipe laying.
- Check the ovality and seam orientation of the pipes being aligned and instruct the line-up operator to orient and move the pipes to get an acceptable fit-up.
- Align the two pipes in the line-up station using the internal line-up clamp to get the best fit-up and suitable for welding the root pass.
- Carry out measurements of Hi-Lo around the pipe and report to the QC inspector.
- Inspect the clamp and clean the copper backup shoes after every joint and change the copper backup shoes, as and when necessary.
- Carry out routine preventive maintenance on the internal lineup clamp to keep it in good condition to avoid any breakdown.
- Report any problems found during the inspection and operation of the clamp to the welding supervisor.
- Take necessary action to avoid potential hazards.
- Compliance with Company procedures and HSE standards.
Operating Environment:
- Mainly working offshore
Communications and Working Relationships
- Report to the Welding Superintendent/Supervisor
- Work independently under supervision
- Communicate regularly with the supervisors and Barge Supervision
- Liaise periodically with the offshore operation at base
Framework, Boundaries, Decision-Making Authority, and Responsibility:
- Work within a well-structured environment with clear reporting lines and defined accountabilities
- Be aware of occupational hazards and follow safe work practices
- Guided by Company policies & procedures, Integrity Policy & Code of Conduct and HSE standards
Skills
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
- High School or Equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fabrication operation
- Background of fabrication works
- Good English language skills
- Keep eye for detail
- General safety training
