Roque De Sousa

Highly experienced Welding Foreman / Welding Supervisor with over 31 years of continuous service in shipbuilding, offshore structures, aluminium vessel construction, and heavy fabrication. Strong background in TIG, MAG, SMAW, FCAW, aluminium and titanium welding, and advanced welding automation. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams, train welders to international standards, and maintain a strong safety culture. Recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for dedication, zero lost‑time incidents, and exceptional work ethic.

• Welding supervision & team leadership

• Aluminium TIG & MAG welding

• Titanium pipe welding

• SMAW & FCAW processes

• Offshore platform & jacket fabrication

• New‑build yacht & pilot boat construction

• Welder training & competency assessment

• Welding automation improvements

• Safety culture & risk management

• Client coordination (Shell, Technip, Aker, Aker Solutions)

• Quality control & CSWIP 3.1 certified

• Work planning, productivity improvement, and reporting

• CSWIP 3.1 – Welding Inspector

• Multiple internal qualifications in TIG, MAG, SMAW, FCAW

• Safety leadership and supervisor training (Dubai Drydocks)

• Lifetime Achievement Award for 31 years of dedicated service.

• Zero sick leave / zero lost‑time incidents over entire career.

• Successfully trained and qualified hundreds of welders to international standards.

• Introduced welding automation improvements that increased productivity and quality.

• Delivered major offshore projects for global clients with high satisfaction ratings.

• International workforce supervision
• Recruitment and training of welders
• Welding procedure qualification (WPQR)
• Welder qualification testing
• Project planning and scheduling
• Safety leadership and toolbox talks
• Quality control coordination
• Fabrication production management

• Available upon request