Welding Engineer

Overview

• Coordinate with internal welding teams, clients, and subcontractors to plan and execute welding inspections as per ITP and project requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve WPS and PQR in line with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable codes.
• Preparation of Weld Repair Procedure, Clad Removal Procedure, Weld Repair plan, Weld map & NDE Map
• Ensure compliance with project welding specifications and relevant codes such as ASME, API, AWS & ISO code & standard. ADNOC specification for Piping, Structure, Pressure vessel
• Verify welder qualifications, maintain performance records, and ensure adherence to approved WPS.
• Provide technical guidance on welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, and weld overlay process
• Address client concerns related to welding procedures, inspection results, and repair rates with timely technical clarifications.
• Participate in kick-off, pre-inspection, and weekly progress meetings to discuss welding quality and inspection status.
• Manage welding-related NCRs, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure subcontractors meet all welding quality requirements including WPS approval, welder qualification, and consumable control.
• Monitor consumable control procedures such as storage, issuance, and baking records as per standards.
• Maintain welding traceability records (heat numbers, consumable batch numbers, etc.) in compliance with QA/QC requirements.
• Prepare and compile final welding dossiers including WPS, PQR, WPQ, weld maps, NDE records, and repair history.
• Develop welding inspection look-ahead schedules and manage RFIs/NOIs for inspection activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks and training sessions to promote welding quality, code compliance, and best practices.