The Senior Welding Engineer provides technical leadership and expertise in welding engineering for the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of water treatment systems. This role oversees welding procedure development and qualification, ensures strict compliance with AWS and ASME codes, leads welding quality assurance programs, and mentors junior welding engineers. The Senior Welding Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation, safety, and excellence in welding practices.
Lead the development, qualification, and maintenance of welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
Ensure all welding procedures comply with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and project-specific codes and standards.
Review and approve welding procedures, inspection plans, and related documentation.
Oversee welding quality control during fabrication and field maintenance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
Lead investigations into welding defects and failures, perform root cause analyses, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
Manage non-conformance reports and interface with QA/QC and NDT teams for effective resolution.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level welding engineers and technicians, fostering technical growth and adherence to best practices.
Conduct or coordinate welding training programs and certifications for personnel.
Promote continuous improvement in welding techniques and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate closely with design, fabrication, procurement, and project teams to integrate welding requirements early in project lifecycle.
Lead welding engineering aspects of complex projects, ensuring constructability, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence.
Stay abreast of new welding technologies, materials, and industry trends to drive innovation.
Leadership in welding procedure development, qualification, and compliance
Welding quality assurance and defect management
Mentorship and technical development of engineering teams
Cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation in welding practices
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline required
Certifications:
AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) required
Additional certifications in welding inspection or metallurgy preferred
Safety certifications (OSHA, confined space, etc.) highly desirable
Experience:
8+ years of progressive welding engineering experience, with significant leadership roles in water treatment or industrial fabrication environments
Deep expertise in AWS, ASME Section IX, and related welding codes and standards
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of welding metallurgy, fabrication processes, and inspection techniques
Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
Proven ability to solve complex welding issues and implement quality improvements
Experience mentoring and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams