Welding Engineer

Post graduate qualification in Welding Engineering or Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineer with IWE/EWE certification.

Minimum Experience (in Years)

Shall have at least 6 years relevant experience in the construction of onshore oil & gas or petrochemical industry facilities (pressure vessels, tanks, mechanical fabrication, pipelines, piping, etc.).

5 – 10 years experience in well established companies in construction / fabrication industry.  Extensive experience in establishing Welding Procedures & conversant with all testing methods & materials.  Experience in the welding of Duplex Stainless Steel (DSS) will be an added advantage.

Shall demonstrate sound technical knowledge and extensive experience in welding processes (SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, etc.), materials, welding and fabrication methods in onshore oil and gas industry. Expert knowledge in welding of high strength pipeline steels and improved corrosion resistant alloys (CRA) used in oil and gas industry is a must.

Shall have sound technical knowledge of corrosion / fracture / fatigue / creep / embrittlement behaviour of welded joints and materials used in oil and gas industry.

Shall demonstrate capability in preparation of WPS, selection of welding consumables; ability to undertake weldment failure analysis; welding related problems diagnosis and solutions; qualification of welding procedures.

Shall have experience of working to and fully conversant with international codes (ANSI/ASME, ASTM, API, BS, EN, MSS, ISO, etc.) used in oil and gas industry, and preferably with PDO Technical Standards.

Provide technical guidance and expertise to the project QA / QC personnel on welding related / metal joining processes comprising of:

• Selection of processes and preparation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and witness tests as required.
• Conduct procedure qualification and obtain approval for the Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) / Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) from the Client.
• Maintain register for qualified welders and their performance, processes and procedures.
• Selection of welding consumables.
• Undertake failure analysis, diagnose welding related problems and provide solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and expertise to the project QA / QC personnel on welding related / metal joining processes comprising of:

• Selection of processes and preparation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and witness tests as required.
• Conduct procedure qualification and obtain approval for the Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) / Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) from the Client.
• Maintain register for qualified welders and their performance, processes and procedures.
• Selection of welding consumables.
• Undertake failure analysis, diagnose welding related problems and provide solutions.

Prepare and issue WPS / PQR and welding related documents with the necessary controls