Senior Engineer, Welding

GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company

Senior Engineer specializing in welding and materials for subsea operations at DNV in Bergen. Focus on quality assurance and compliance with industry standards in oil and gas.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeBergen • 🇳🇴 NorwaySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Qualification, review, and approval of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
Technical assessment and validation of welding documentation in line with IIW, ISO, EN, ASME, NORSOK and relevant DNV documents (e.g., DNV-OS-C401, DNV-RP-B204, DNV-ST-F101 and DNV-ST-C101)
Review and verify documentation for well control, workover and subsea equipment against manufacturer requirements and applicable standards.
Perform surveillance and witness activities, including second- and third-party inspection and testing.
Evaluate and follow up inspection and test results (welding, NDT, FAT) and confirm closure of findings.
Manage and contribute to projects within welding, materials and quality scopes as required.
Recertification Quality Engineer scope: plan and execute documentation review and verification activities for recertification projects, including review of ITPs, hold/witness points, scope alignment to applicable requirements, and compilation/review of recertification dossiers (manufacturing records, repair history, inspection/NDT results, pressure/load test records, material certificates and release notes).
Ensure materials and welding traceability throughout the lifecycle (MTR/EN 10204, heat/lot traceability, consumable control and PWHT records) and verify compliance with client specifications and relevant standards.
Lead and participate in nonconformance handling (NCR), root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); provide technical input on weld repair dispositions and acceptance criteria.
Support vendor qualification and quality follow-up: review supplier quality plans, assess welding/NDT capability, and contribute to audits and surveillance as required.
Communicate with clients and stakeholders to clarify requirements, present findings, and support timely closure of technical and quality issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree (MSc/BSc) or equivalent in welding engineering, mechanical engineering or petroleum technology
Hands-on experience with welding quality deliverables (WPS/PQR/WPQ, weld maps, NDT requirements/acceptance criteria, repairs and manufacturing record books)
Experience from oil and gas, preferably within subsea drilling/well equipment, manufacturing and/or recertification
Recertification experience and knowledge of DNV-RP-E101 are an advantage; familiarity with DNV-OS-C401, DNV-RP-B204, DNV-ST-F101 and DNV-ST-C101 is beneficial
Familiarity with risk-based thinking and strong attention to details
Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
Fluent in Norwegian and English (written and spoken)

Benefits

Comp & perks

A meaningful job with one of Norway’s most attractive employers
A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
Attractive total compensation package
6 weeks annual vacation
International working environment
Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
Be part of a world-leading company with global reach and headquarters in Norway
Opportunities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

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Hard Skills & Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)Inspection and Testing (FAT)RecertificationWelding Quality DeliverablesWeld MapsManufacturing Record BooksRoot-Cause AnalysisCorrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Soft Skills

Strong communication skillsAttention to detailRisk-based thinking

Certifications

MSc in Welding EngineeringBSc in Mechanical EngineeringBSc in Petroleum Technology