Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication

Key Responsibilities:

Welding Engineering & Procedure Qualification:

Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).

Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable ASME, API, PED, and customer-specific requirements.

Support new product development through selection of appropriate welding techniques and qualification processes.

Quality Assurance & Inspection:

Ensure welding activities comply with project specifications and international quality standards.

Coordinate with QA/QC teams during inspection and testing activities.

Review weld quality and ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.

Support NDT planning and interpretation including:

Liquid Penetrant Examination (LPE)

Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE)

Ultrasonic Examination (UT)

Radiographic Examination (RT)

Technical Support & Process Improvement:

Work closely with Design, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Project teams to resolve welding-related technical challenges.

Evaluate material weldability and recommend suitable welding processes and consumables.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, weld quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, automation, and international standards.

Root Cause Analysis:

Investigate welding defects and non-conformities.

Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving techniques.

Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.

Team Leadership & Development:

(Primarily applicable for Manager role)

Lead, mentor, and develop welding personnel.

Conduct welder qualification and certification programs.

Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Train teams on best welding practices, new technologies, and code requirements.

Equipment & Consumables Management:

Evaluate welding equipment and automation technologies.

Optimize welding consumables for quality and cost effectiveness.

Support consumable estimation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance planning.

Documentation & Compliance:

Prepare technical reports related to welding activities, inspections, and qualifications.

Maintain complete documentation for welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspections, and project records.

Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and international code requirements.

Technical Expertise:

Candidates should possess strong hands-on knowledge of welding materials, processes, and international codes.

Materials

Experience with fabrication and welding of

Carbon Steel (P1)

Cr-Mo Steels (P3, P4, P5)

Martensitic, Ferritic & Austenitic Steels (P6, P7, P8)

Stainless Steel:

SS304

SS304L

SS316

SS316L

SS321

SS410

Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel

Inconel and other nickel-based alloys

Other exotic materials

Welding Processes:

Hands-on expertise in one or more of

SMAW

GTAW (TIG)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

SAW

ESSC

Groove Welding

Weld Overlay

Experience with GTAW automation and welding of exotic materials will be considered a strong advantage.

Codes & Standards:

Working knowledge of

ASME Section I

ASME Section II

ASME Section V

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section IX

ASME B31.3

API Codes

PED Requirements

Additional Technical Knowledge:

Experience in

Heat Treatment

Welding Procedure Qualification

Welder Qualification & Certification