Welding Engineer
Core
Develop and qualify welding procedures, supervise on-floor welding activities, and conduct failure analysis to ensure compliance with industry codes.
Role type
Senior IC welding engineer
Builds
Pressure vessels, oil & gas equipment, and heavy fabrication components
Domain
Oil & gas, heavy fabrication, pressure vessels
Required skills
WPS/PQR development, root cause analysis, welder qualification, NDT knowledge, material selection, automated welding systems implementation, AutoCAD proficiency
Preferred skills
CWI certification, ASNT Level II NDT qualification, leadership and mentoring
Technologies
AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel), orbital welding systems, robotics
Responsibilities
Develop and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in compliance with ASME, API, or AWS codes; Supervise on-floor welding activities and troubleshoot daily issues; Qualify welders (WPQR) and maintain certification records; Conduct root cause analysis on weld failures and implement corrective measures; Apply knowledge of NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT) and PWHT; Determine appropriate welding methods and filler metals for various alloys; Implement automated welding systems to improve productivity
