If managing precision and ensuring seamless operations excites you, this role is for you. As an Electrode Controller, you will oversee the storage, handling, and issuance of welding electrodes and filler wires, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards. Your expertise will ensure smooth coordination between the welding team, procurement, and quality control, enabling flawless operations in the 35MW Menengai Geothermal Power Project.

1. Operational Management

   • Ensure electrodes are stored in a clean, dry, and temperature-controlled environment to prevent moisture absorption.
   • Regularly check electrode storage conditions, such as humidity and temperature, to comply with manufacturer specifications.
   • Issue electrodes, filler wire, cutting discs, and grinding discs to welders as needed and record the quantities issued.
   • Bake electrodes in ovens at prescribed temperatures before use to remove absorbed moisture.
   • Monitor electrodes after baking and transfer them to holding ovens or portable quivers to maintain their dryness at the point of use.
   • Keep an accurate record of the electrode inventory, including quantities, batch numbers, and types.
   • Coordinate with procurement to ensure uninterrupted supply and replace expired or damaged stock.
   • Verify that electrodes match specifications and requirements for the welding process (e.g., type, size, coating).
   • Maintain records of electrode usage, baking cycles, and storage conditions for compliance with quality standards and audits.
   • Supply electrodes to welders in the correct condition and quantity to prevent disruptions.
   • Gather feedback from welders regarding electrode performance or issues encountered.
     
     

2. Planning

   • Develop and execute a planning team strategy that aligns planning functions to business objectives and achieves targeted key results.
     
     

3. People and Relationship Management

   • Ensure clear and consistent communication among team members, including workers, contractors, and project managers.
   • Foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration to improve morale and productivity.
   • Address disputes or disagreements proactively using fair and transparent methods.
     
     

4. Reporting & Analysis

   • Prepare daily reports, observations, and non-conformance reports as necessary.
   • Prepare electrode and filler wire issue and inventory reports.
     
     

5. Budget Management

   • Support project management with cost control.

6. HSEQ

   • Ensure adherence to safety protocols, company policies, and industry standards.
   • Ensure that specifications align with safety procedures and regulations.
   • Prevent electrical hazards by ensuring proper usage of electrode baking ovens and quivers.
     
     

7. Compliance

   • Comply with company policies and standard operating procedures.
   • Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
     
     

8. Other Duties

   • Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be changed at any time, depending on the operational requirements of the employer/company, and within the parameters of the position held. The company is therefore entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of this job description or in accordance with operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Education/Qualification: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in welding or a related field is preferred.
• Work experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in welding electrode and filler wire handling, storage, or inventory management.
• IT skills: Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic computer skills.
• Language: Fluent in written and spoken English.

Key Competencies and Skills

1. Basic understanding of different welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW).
2. Knowledge of electrode and filler wire types, compositions, and applications.
3. Experience with welding machines, controllers, and diagnostic tools.
4. Ability to document processes clearly and communicate effectively with team members.
5. In-depth knowledge of workplace safety regulations, with a proven track record of implementing safe work practices and conducting safety briefings.