Welding Engineer

The Mid-Level Welding Engineer is responsible for overseeing welding activities, developing and qualifying welding procedures, ensuring compliance with industry codes and client specifications, and supporting quality and productivity goals in fabrication, construction, or maintenance projects. This role includes field support, welder qualification, inspection coordination, and documentation management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welding Procedure Development & Qualification:

   • Develop and revise Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).

   • Select welding processes and consumables based on material specifications, joint designs, and service conditions.

2. Welding Supervision & Monitoring:

   • Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.

   • Troubleshoot welding issues, identify defects, and propose corrective actions.

3. Code Compliance & Quality Assurance:

   • Ensure adherence to codes and standards such as ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 3834, etc.

   • Work with QA/QC and inspection teams to verify weld quality and participate in inspections and audits.

4. Welder Qualification & Training:

   • Qualify welders and maintain welder qualification records.

   • Provide training or guidance to improve welder performance and ensure consistency.

5. Project Support:

   • Coordinate welding activities with construction, fabrication, and inspection schedules.

   • Support site engineers, clients, and inspectors in technical discussions and NCR resolutions.

6. Welding Documentation:

   • Maintain accurate records of welding procedures, inspection results, weld maps, and repair logs.

   • Prepare welding reports for internal records and client submission.

7. Materials & Consumables Management:

   • Approve welding consumables and monitor storage, baking, and handling practices.

   • Verify base material compatibility and material traceability during fabrication.

Key Focus Areas:

• Procedure Qualification: Development and validation of WPS/PQR/WPQ.

• Quality Control: Ensuring defect-free, code-compliant welds through inspection and continuous improvement.

• Field Support: Monitoring welds in real-time and resolving site welding challenges.

• Compliance Management: Adherence to national and international codes and client specifications.

• Welder Performance: Maintaining and improving welder skills and certification status.

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in welding processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW.

• Understanding of welding metallurgy, thermal cycles, and failure mechanisms.

• Knowledge of weld defect types and appropriate inspection techniques (VT, UT, RT, PT, MT).

Code & Standard Proficiency:

• Solid knowledge of ASME Section IX, B31.3, B31.1, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO/EN codes.

Analytical & Documentation Skills:

• Skilled in weld mapping, repair tracking, and review of radiographs and inspection reports.

• Proficient in preparing technical documents for audits and client approvals.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with welders, inspectors, and clients.

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to make decisions under field constraints.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2

  • AWS-CWI

  • NDT Level II (UT, RT, PT, MT) (optional but advantageous)

• Experience: 4–8 years of experience in welding engineering, QA/QC, or fabrication in oil & gas, petrochemicals, infrastructure, or heavy industries.