Responsible Welding Coordinator

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The role of the RWC is to control and supervise all welding operations, as well as to ensure that steel structures comply with the necessary levels of mechanical strength, stability, usability, and durability.

EN 1090-2
EN 1090-2 establishes four execution classes for structural steel, based on the intended use of the structure and the criticality of its failure. The higher the execution class, the stricter the quality criteria. Companies performing welding work at EXC 2, 3, and 4 levels require RWC services.
Execution Classes and Types of Work:

EXC 1 — Agricultural buildings

EXC 2 — Residential or commercial buildings

EXC 3 — Bridges

EXC 4 — Special structures (bridges with long spans, power plants, etc.)

However, many companies may not need to hire or have a permanent RWC, and could benefit from potential cost savings by hiring RWC services only when necessary. Decra OÜ can provide RWC services for the supervision and control of your welding works.
RWC Responsibilities:

Initiating tenders and identifying burdensome contract requirements

Contract review

Visual inspection and non-destructive testing of welds

Ensuring personnel follow procedures and hold the necessary qualifications

Material inspection

With our RWC services, you can be sure that you meet the mandatory CE marking requirements for structural steel.
Supervision of installation and production works
Control of the erection of building structures — monitoring the quality of the individual work stages. Supervision of technological equipment installation. Consulting on installation work planning.
Advantages of Working with Us
  • International Welding Engineer (IWE/EWE) qualification
  • PWHT C-level operator qualification
  • Experience in Estonia, Finland, and Scandinavia
  • Flexible outsourcing of RWC functions

Work Order

Step One
You submit a request
Step Two
We prepare a work plan
Step Three
We calculate a price offer
Step Four
We sign a contract
Step Five
We fulfill our obligations

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Welding coordination is essential primarily to ensure that all welding activities comply with the requirements of international standards EN 1090 and EN ISO 3834.

The role of the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) is to supervise and control all welding processes on site, check documentation (WPS, WPQR, Welding Log), personnel qualifications, and materials.

Proper welding coordination minimizes the risks of manufacturing defects and non-conformities. The client gains confidence that the structure complies with the project documentation and safety requirements.

Another important task of the RWC is to prepare the company for certification, support in tenders and contract verification, and provide consulting on welding production management.