Welding Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Select appropriate welding equipment, materials, and methods for projects.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting and Quality reports to the client.
• Provide technical support to welders and production staff.
• Conduct welding procedure qualification tests and welder performance qualifications.
• Monitor welding activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Analyse welding defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve welding-related issues.
• Maintain welding documentation and certification records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Liaise with classification society for survey and certifications

Qualifications:

Education:

• Diploma or degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years of welding engineering experience in Marine and Oil & Gas sectors.
• Experience with welding codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO).
• Familiarity with various welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, etc.)
• Familiarity in fabrication of offshore structures, platforms & Piping and installation
• Familiarity with offshore standards and requirements (ABS, DNV, BV, LR etc)

Skills:

• Strong knowledge on Welding repair work on Ship, vessel and oil rigs.
• Strong Knowledge on QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of metallurgy and weldability of various materials.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of quality control, NDT methods, and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge to perform load test/pull test as per class requirements.
• Knowledge in painting/coating process and inspections.

Work Environment:

• Combination of shop floor and on-board vessel environment.
• May require occasional travel to job sites or suppliers.