Welding Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) in line with ASME Sec IX, and project/client requirements.
• Ensure compliance for statutory shop accreditation audit for ASME S,U,U2, NBIC R Code stamps, IBR Class I boiler manufacturer, PESO SMPV(U) and cryogenics storage vessel, customer audit, TPI coordination for welding activities
• Approve and monitor appropriate welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.) based on materials and design.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with statutory regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Lead analysis of welding defects and implement robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Ensure production of pressure vessel, heat exchanger, column, boiler components and pressure parts and other equipments as per sales plan
• Supervise welding of special alloys (e.g. Low Alloy Steel, stainless steel, duplex, clad materials).
• Optimize welding sequences to control heat input, minimize distortion, and reduce rework.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive welding documentation such as weld maps, welder continuity record. Welding machine Calibration record.
• Interface with quality and client inspection teams for welding audits, quality surveillance, and final approval of welding dossiers.
• Support ISO 9001, ASME U-Stamp, IBR, and customer audits by providing complete and verifiable welding documentation.
• Supervise and mentor welding engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and welders on both shop and site assignments.
• Conduct periodic training, requalification, and skill development programs to upgrade welding capabilities.
• Study of drawing, planning of welding process and consumables well in advance right from inquiry stage to execution.
• Approve selection of welding consumables and estimation (electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases) and ensure proper storage, handling, and usage.
• Track consumption trends, ensure proper batch traceability, and minimize wastage through process monitoring.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores for timely availability of welding materials as per job priorities.
• Identify and implement welding automation or semi-automation techniques (FCAW/GMAW, SAW, Robot, Cobot etc.) for productivity and consistency.
• Explore and adopt modern welding technologies such as cladding, hard facing, and overlay welding based on project needs.
• Liaise with design, planning, QA/QC, project management, and procurement teams for smooth coordination of welding and fabrication activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and client meetings regarding welding and fabrication.
• Represent the welding/fabrication department during internal and external quality audits, client visits, and TPI inspections.

Working Conditions / Machines & Tools Used:

• Room Temp.
• Normal 9.5 Hrs. (Gen & Shift Duty)
• Office Work and Field Work
• Welding Power source, Welding Gauges, Calipers, X-Ray analyzers, Hardness testers, Jig & Fixtures, Welding Robots & Cobots,