Welding Engineer - Oil and Gas

Our client, a major Oil & Gas company in Abu Dhabi
, is looking for an experienced Welding Engineer with strong technical expertise in welding processes, materials, welding procedures and Oil & Gas fabrication/construction activities.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in an Oil & Gas project environment
, with sound knowledge of international welding codes and standards and the ability to prepare, review and qualify welding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and support the qualification of Welding Procedures (WPS/PQR).

• Provide technical expertise on various welding processes and materials
  .

• Assess the weldability of materials, including Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA).

• Support the selection of appropriate welding consumables.

• Conduct and support weld-related failure analysis
  .

• Review welding activities to ensure compliance with applicable project specifications, codes and standards.

• Provide technical guidance on welding and fabrication methods within Oil & Gas projects.

• Ensure welding activities comply with applicable international codes and standards.

• Support welding activities associated with:

• Pressure Vessels

• Piping/Pipelines

• Tanks

• Other Oil & Gas facilities

• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC and other technical teams on welding-related matters.

Technical Requirements

Candidates should possess sound technical knowledge of:

• Welding Processes

• Welding Materials and their Weldability

• Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA)

• Welding Consumables

• Welding Procedure Preparation and Qualification

• Welding Inspection

• Weld Failure Analysis

• Oil & Gas Fabrication Methods

Codes & Standards

Strong knowledge of international codes and standards such as:

• ASME

• ASTM

• API

• BS / EN / ISO

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Professional Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

• Master's Degree in Welding

Alternatively:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering with a professional certification in Welding Engineering, such as:

• IWE – International Welding Engineer

• CWE – Certified Welding Engineer

• Or another acceptable equivalent approved by the Company.

Certification Requirements

• ASNT Level II certification in:

• RT – Radiographic Testing

• UT – Ultrasonic Testing

• MT – Magnetic Testing

• PT – Penetrant Testing

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of total experience in welding-related activities within an Oil & Gas project environment
  .

• Experience in Oil & Gas facility construction, including pressure vessels, piping/pipeline fabrication and tanks
  , is required.

Other Requirements

• Fluent English language skills.

• Strong technical and analytical abilities.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a project/construction environment.