About Zeeco

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, delivering innovative technologies that help the world's leading energy and industrial companies operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our expertise spans fired heaters, burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, waste incineration systems, and combustion solutions serving the refining, petrochemical, LNG, chemical, power, and pharmaceutical industries.

Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA), Zeeco operates engineering, manufacturing, and service facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our India manufacturing facility plays a critical role in delivering world-class combustion equipment to customers worldwide.

At Zeeco, you'll work alongside industry experts, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to projects that set global benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Welding Engineer to lead and optimize welding engineering activities for the manufacture of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, piping systems, and structural fabrication.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about welding technology, quality excellence, process innovation, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/QC, and Project teams to ensure all welding operations meet the highest international quality and safety standards.

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 ExperienceWelding 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

Why Join Zeeco

At Zeeco, you'll do far more than oversee welding operations—you'll help build mission-critical equipment that powers some of the world's largest energy and industrial facilities.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

Work on globally recognized Oil & Gas and energy projects.
Engineer products that meet the highest international quality standards.
Gain exposure to advanced welding technologies and automation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
Grow your career with a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions.
Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

If you're passionate about welding engineering, quality excellence, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Join Zeeco and help shape the future of industrial combustion and process equipment manufacturing.

Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication