Senior Welding QC Engineer

Company Description

Archirodon has earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, executing complex EPC projects worldwide with superior performance standards.

We are looking for a Senior Welding QC Engineer to join a project in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of a top‑qualified quality controls team.

• Assists in the preparation of quality documentation, including the Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and in the review of construction documents for compliance with project quality requirements related to Welding work.
• Monitors all phases and processes required for the effective completion of all work and in particular issues of design, procurement, construction and final hand over of the related Welding activities.
• Monitors the implementation of Method Statements, and, Inspection & Test Plans related to Welding activities, and ensure all necessary records are generated in a timely manner in their area of assigned responsibility.
• Manages the inspection and testing of Welding activities in the area of assigned responsibilities, including monitoring the work of QC Inspectors under his authority.
• Monitors the close out of punch lists established for incomplete related to Welding activities.
• Monitors all measurement & testing instruments employed for Welding, that they are functional and calibrated.
• Witnesses, reviews and approves welder qualifications and WPS, PQR qualifications.
• Liaises and coordinates with 3rd Party Testing /Inspection Company as required related to Welding activities.
• Statistical analysis and evaluation of test data related to Welding activities.
• Prepares, files, maintains test/inspection records and any other quality records generated related to Welding activities.
• Assisting construction personnel to identify and resolve problems and potential or actual non‑conformances related to Welding activities.
• Advices the QC Manager of non‑conformance occurrences and where necessary, raises a Non‑conformance Report for non‑compliant work, and monitors the closeout and effectiveness of the correction and corrective action undertaken.
• Where required, assists the QC Manager in undertaking periodic audits, including those of sub‑contractors and suppliers, in particular technical compliance audits in their field of specialization.
• Attends and witnesses all Client verification of work (inspection, test and the like) on site, and coordinates close out of any and all outstanding issues related to Welding activities.
• Where required, assists in the preparation of final document for certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering with Master's Degree in Welding.
• At least 15 years of experience in welding related activities within the Oil & Gas Project environment (ADNOC experience is required).
• Professional certification in welding engineering (IWE, CWE).
• ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT and PT.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal auditor. Lead auditor is preferred.
• Certified 3.1 CSWIP required, 3.2 is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Welding Process, Welding Procedure Qualification in line with ASME SEC IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 13847, SHELL DEP, ADNOC specifications.
• Familiar with Welding defect identification and root causes with control measures to prevent occurrence, hands on welding training for implementation contractor and vendor welding teams, well versed in monitoring of welding repair data and welder performance.
• Shall be conversant with resolution of site welding issues including selection of welding consumable based on various material groupings.
• Ability to optimize welding procedure qualification based on material standard and production thickness O&G Projects experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Is able to work both independently, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Has excellent organizational skills.

• Expat package is on the shelf.
• Work in an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters.
• Join smart and passionate teams on large‑scale EPC projects worldwide.

Depending on the nature of the position and its associated compliance risk level, a background check on your profile may be carried out.