JOB DESCRIPTION

Join us in shaping the future of energy

About the Role

NOV Flexibles Kalundborg is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to take technical ownership of welding processes across our production lines. This role is critical to ensuring weld quality, compliance, and operational efficiency through strong engineering expertise and a visible, hands-on presence on the shop floor.

Working closely with the Global Manufacturing Process Engineering (MPE) Welding team, you will support welding qualifications, maintain robust and compliant processes, lead structured root cause analysis (RCA), and drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and productivity. The role is based on-site in Kalundborg, within a high-integrity manufacturing environment.

About the Company

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.

At NOV's business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers' energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy-helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US). Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV's workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.

What We Offer

• A high-impact technical role with real ownership of welding governance and quality.
• A collaborative, trust-based culture that values reliability and delivering excellence.
• Close collaboration with a global welding engineering network across multiple countries.
• A dynamic production environment where your expertise directly influences safety, quality, and delivery.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth, learning, and long-term career development within NOV.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Process Management

• Ensure welding processes comply with internal requirements, customer specifications, and international standards (ASME, ISO, EN, NORSOK).
• Develop, qualify, and maintain WPS and WPQR; coordinate welder qualifications with third-party inspectors.
• Support critical welding setups, machine parameterization, and equipment performance.
• Perform welding tests, trials, and mock-ups in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and support troubleshooting, RCA, and corrective and preventive actions during production issues.
• Define and optimize welding parameters with focus on safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in Management of Change activities.

Process Improvement and Documentation

• Support R&D and manufacturing initiatives related to welding technology, automation, and digitalization.
• Drive continuous improvement through data collection, analysis, and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and training materials in Danish and English.
• Ensure welding documentation, calibration logs, and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Support Lean and 5S implementation in welding areas.

Governance, Collaboration, and HSE

• Support welding governance in alignment with global standards and site leadership.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits.
• Mentor and guide welding technicians and operators, strengthening local capability.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and HSE.
• Promote and apply HSE best practices in all welding activities.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• IWT (International Welding Technologist) certification or equivalent.
• Technical education within welding, mechanical, or metallurgical disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding engineering or technologist roles.
• Experience from oil & gas or heavy fabrication environments.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ISO/EN, and NORSOK standards.
• Deep expertise in welding metallurgy, consumables, NDT, and failure analysis.
• Broad material knowledge and strong understanding of welded joint behavior.
• Fluent in Danish and English (written and technical).
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Desired Qualifications:

• B.Sc. degree or higher in welding, materials, mechanical engineering, or similar.
• IWE (International Welding Engineer) certification or equivalent.
• Experience leading process optimization, automation, or digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of corrosion and metallurgical behavior in welded joints.
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing tools, data collection systems, Oracle, and supplier/customer interfaces.

Soft Skills

To thrive at NOV, we look for individuals who are passionate, reliable, and motivated to bring out the best in themselves and others. You are a hands-on, structured problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership, capable of building trust across teams and cultures. Innovative thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement are key to success in this role.

Why Join Us?

Join us to be part of a collaborative team , shaping the future of subsea energy products and solutions.

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development.

Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression.

With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you'll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today's energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.

Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.

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