Welding Engineer

The Junior Welding Engineer supports welding operations by assisting in the development, qualification, and monitoring of welding procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and quality standards. This role provides hands-on engineering support during fabrication, construction, or maintenance projects, and works closely with QA/QC, production, and inspection teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welding Procedure Support:

   • Assist in the development and review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).

   • Ensure welding procedures are followed as per approved documentation and applicable standards.

2. Project Support:

   • Provide on-site welding support during fabrication, erection, or maintenance activities.

   • Monitor and verify welding parameters such as voltage, current, travel speed, and preheat/interpass temperature.

3. Welding Inspection & Documentation:

   • Conduct visual weld inspections and coordinate with NDT teams for further testing.

   • Support weld traceability, joint tracking, and prepare welding documentation and reports.

4. Compliance & Standards:

   • Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with applicable codes (ASME, AWS, API, ISO).

   • Participate in audits and support implementation of quality assurance programs.

5. Welder Support & Coordination:

   • Assist in qualifying welders and maintaining welder logs.

   • Provide technical guidance to welders and coordinate with QA/QC for approvals.

6. Material Control:

   • Verify base metal and filler metal selection according to WPS.

   • Ensure proper storage and handling of welding consumables.

Key Focus Areas:

• Welding Procedure Compliance: Support the use of qualified welding procedures and adherence to project specifications.

• Quality Assurance: Participate in inspections and documentation to ensure high weld quality.

• Weld Monitoring: Track and document welding operations on site.

• Continuous Learning: Build technical competence in welding metallurgy, inspection techniques, and welding code requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW.

• Familiar with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, or equivalent standards.

• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and defects (e.g., porosity, cracks, undercut).

Analytical & Documentation Skills:

• Ability to read welding drawings, WPS, and material specifications.

• Skilled in basic documentation like weld logs, inspection reports, and welder qualification records.

Communication & Coordination:

• Good communication skills for working with welders, inspectors, and engineers.

• Detail-oriented and organized in following QA/QC procedures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or Metallurgy.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • CSWIP 3.0 or 3.1 (TWI)

  • AWS CWI (Associate Level or Training)

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in welding, fabrication, or QA/QC in oil & gas, construction, or manufacturing industries.