Welding Engineer

Job description

Welding Procedure Development Prepare and review

• WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) PQR (Procedure Qualification Records)

Ensure procedures comply with applicable codes such as: ASME Section IX AWS D1.1 API / ISO standards Coordinate procedure qualification tests and approvals.

• Technical Support to Fabrication Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors and production teams. Resolve welding-related issues on shop floor. Interpret drawings, weld maps, and specifications.
• Welder Qualification Plan and conduct welder qualification tests (WQT). Ensure welders are qualified in accordance with project and code requirements. Maintain welder qualification records and continuity logs.
• Welding Consumables Control Specify and approve welding consumables (electrodes, wires, flux). Ensure proper storage, baking, and handling of consumables. Monitor usage and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Welding Quality Assurance Coordinate with QA/QC team on: Fit-up inspections Visual inspections NDT requirements (RT, UT, MPI, DPI) Analyze weld defects and recommend corrective actions. Monitor welding repair rates and improve quality performance.
• Process Monitoring & Optimization Monitor welding parameters and efficiency.

Optimize welding processes for: Productivity improvement Cost reduction Quality enhancement Support implementation of advanced welding techniques where applicable.

Documentation & Reporting Maintain welding documentation including

• WPS/PQR records Welder qualification logs Welding traceability records Prepare reports on: Weld status Defect analysis Productivity metrics

Qualifications

Diploma Mechanical Engineering (DME)