Welding inspector

Welding Engineer - Job Description Job Title Welding Engineer Job Summary A Welding Engineer is responsible for planning developing supervising and improving welding processes to ensure the quality safety and efficiency of fabrication and construction activities They ensure compliance with industry standards project specifications and quality requirements in manufacturing oil amp gas construction power and infrastructure projects Key Responsibilities Develop review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications WPS Procedure Qualification Records PQR and Welder Qualification Records WQTR WPQ Monitor and control welding activities to ensure compliance with project specifications codes and standards ASME AWS API ISO EN etc Provide technical support and guidance to welders supervisors inspectors and project teams Evaluate welding techniques materials consumables and equipment for suitability and efficiency Investigate welding defects failures and non-conformities and implement corrective actions Coordinate with Quality Control QC Non-Destructive Testing NDT and production teams Review engineering drawings material specifications and fabrication requirements Ensure proper implementation of welding procedures and heat treatment requirements Conduct welding procedure qualification tests and welder performance qualification tests Monitor productivity welding parameters consumable usage and project schedules Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental requirements Prepare technical reports welding documentation and inspection records Required Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Welding Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or related field Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector CWI preferred International Welding Engineer IWE preferred CSWIP 3 1 3 2 advantageous Knowledge of international codes and standards ASME Section IXASME B31 3 B31 1 AWS D1 1 API 1104 ISO 3834 Required Skills Strong knowledge of welding processes SMAWGTAW TIG GMAW MIG FCAWSAW Understanding of metallurgy and heat treatment Knowledge of NDT methods RT UT MT PT Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills Strong communication and leadership abilities Proficiency in MS Office and welding management documentation systems Experience Requirements5-10 years of experience in welding engineering fabrication construction or oil amp gas projects Experience in pressure vessels pipelines structural steel tanks or process piping projects Familiarity with EPC projects and quality management systems Key Performance Indicators KPIs Welding rejection repair rate Productivity and welding efficiency Compliance with project quality requirements Number of qualified welders and procedures Safety performance and incident reduction On-time completion of welding activities Reporting Structure Reporting Structure Reports To QA QC Manager Fabrication Manager Construction Manager or Project Manager Supervises Welding Supervisors Welders Welding Technicians and Welding Inspectors as applicable Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering , Welding Engineering , Metallurgical Engineering, or related field. Professional certifications such as: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (preferred)International Welding Engineer (IWE) (preferred)CSWIP 3.1/3.2 (advantageous)Knowledge of international codes and standards: ASME Section IXASME B31.3/B31.1 AWS D1.1 API 1104 ISO 3834 Strong knowledge of welding processes: SMAWGTAW (TIG)GMAW (MIG)FCAWSAWUnderstanding of metallurgy and heat treatment. Knowledge of NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT). Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and leadership abilities. Proficiency in MS Office and welding management/documentation systems.5-10+ years of experience in welding engineering, fabrication, construction, or oil & gas projects. Experience in pressure vessels, pipelines, structural steel, tanks, or process piping projects. Familiarity with EPC projects and quality management systems.

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