Senior Welding Engineer

Welding Engineering & Planning Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specications (WPS), Procedure Qualication Records (PQR), and Welding Method Statements. Ensure welding activities comply with applicable project specications and industry standards. Review fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and welding requirements before production. Prepare welding execution plans in coordination with Production, Planning, and QA/QC teams. Select suitable welding processes, consumables, and equipment for various materials and applications. Fabrication Support Provide technical guidance to Welding Supervisors, Welding Foremen, and welders. Resolve welding-related technical issues during fabrication and assembly. Monitor welding productivity and identify opportunities for improvement. Support modular fabrication activities including: • Structural fabrication • Piping fabrication • Pressure-containing equipment • Oshore process modules • Skids and equipment packages Welder Qualication & Training Coordinate welder qualication tests as per project requirements. Evaluate welder performance and maintain qualication records. Conduct training and awareness programs on welding procedures and quality requirements. Ensure only qualied welders are deployed for specic welding activities. Quality Assurance & Quality Control Ensure compliance with approved WPS and welding procedures. Monitor weld quality and implement preventive measures to reduce repair rates. Coordinate with QC inspectors and NDT teams. Review NDT reports and investigate welding defects. Initiate corrective and preventive actions for recurring quality issues. Monitor weld repair trends and implement improvement initiatives. Material & Consumable Control Manage welding consumables in accordance with project specications. Ensure proper storage, handling, baking, and issue of electrodes and ller materials. Review consumable certicates and material traceability requirements. Coordinate with warehouse and QA/QC personnel regarding consumable control procedures. Documentation & Reporting Maintain welding documentation and project records. Prepare: • Welding status reports • Welder performance reports • Repair analysis reports • Productivity reports • Consumable usage reports Ensure proper documentation for client audits and inspections. Client & Third-Party Coordination Interface with client representatives, classication societies, and third-party inspection agencies. Support external audits and technical reviews. Attend quality and production meetings. Present welding performance metrics and improvement plans. HSE Compliance Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and procedures. Promote safe welding practices within fabrication areas. Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and incident investigations. Ensure welding operations are carried out safely and e iciently. Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent. Professional Certications (Preferred) • CSWIP 3.1/3.2 • AWS Certied Welding Inspector (CWI) • International Welding Engineer (IWE) • NACE Certication (desirable) • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred)