Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication

Key Responsibilities: Welding Engineering & Procedure Qualification:

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).

• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable ASME, API, PED, and customer-specific requirements.

• Support new product development through selection of appropriate welding techniques and qualification processes.

Quality Assurance & Inspection:

• Ensure welding activities comply with project specifications and international quality standards.

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams during inspection and testing activities.

• Review weld quality and ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.

• Support NDT planning and interpretation including:

• Liquid Penetrant Examination (LPE)

• Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE)

• Ultrasonic Examination (UT)

• Radiographic Examination (RT)

Technical Support & Process Improvement:

• Work closely with Design, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Project teams to resolve welding-related technical challenges.

• Evaluate material weldability and recommend suitable welding processes and consumables.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, weld quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, automation, and international standards.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Investigate welding defects and non-conformities.

• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving techniques.

• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.

Team Leadership & Development:

(Primarily applicable for Manager role)

• Lead, mentor, and develop welding personnel.

• Conduct welder qualification and certification programs.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Train teams on best welding practices, new technologies, and code requirements.

Equipment & Consumables Management:

• Evaluate welding equipment and automation technologies.

• Optimize welding consumables for quality and cost effectiveness.

• Support consumable estimation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance planning.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Prepare technical reports related to welding activities, inspections, and qualifications.

• Maintain complete documentation for welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspections, and project records.

• Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and international code requirements.

Technical Expertise: Candidates should possess strong hands-on knowledge of welding materials, processes, and international codes.

Materials

Experience with fabrication and welding of:

• Carbon Steel (P1)

• Cr-Mo Steels (P3, P4, P5)

• Martensitic, Ferritic & Austenitic Steels (P6, P7, P8)

• Stainless Steel:

• SS304

• SS304L

• SS316

• SS316L

• SS321

• SS410

• Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel

• Inconel and other nickel-based alloys

• Other exotic materials

Welding Processes: Hands-on expertise in one or more of:

• SMAW

• GTAW (TIG)

• GMAW (MIG)

• FCAW

• SAW

• ESSC

• Groove Welding

• Weld Overlay

Experience with GTAW automation and welding of exotic materials will be considered a strong advantage.

Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of:

• ASME Section I

• ASME Section II

• ASME Section V

• ASME Section VIII

• ASME Section IX

• ASME B31.3

• API Codes

• PED Requirements

Additional Technical Knowledge: Experience in:

• Heat Treatment

• Welding Procedure Qualification

• Welder Qualification & Certification

• Consumable Selection & Estimation

• Welding Documentation

• NDT Coordination

• Pressure Equipment Manufacturing

Preferred Experience and Education Qualification: Preferred Experience

Welding Engineer:

• Experience: 2–6 years

• Experience in Oil & Gas, Process Equipment, Heavy Engineering, Energy, EPC, or Pressure Vessel manufacturing.

Welding Manager:

• Experience: 8–15 years

• Demonstrated experience leading welding engineering teams in heavy fabrication or process equipment manufacturing.

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding Engineering

• M.Tech in Welding or Metallurgical Engineering will be an added advantage.

Preferred Industry Background: Candidates with experience in manufacturing or fabrication of the following equipment will be highly preferred:

• Pressure Vessels

• Heat Exchangers

• Boilers

• Fired Heaters

• Process Piping

• Structural Fabrication

• Oil & Gas Equipment

• Heavy Industrial Equipment