Job Summary:
The Welding Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, qualifying, and monitoring welding procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable codes such as ASME Sec VIII Div-1 and IEN SO standards. The role focuses on controlling welding quality, minimizing RT & UT repairs, improving welder performance, and ensuring adherence to WPS and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Welding Procedure & Qualification
- Preparation and qualification of WPS, PQR, and WPQ as per ASME Sec IX & EN ISO 15614-1, EN ISO 9606-1.
- Ensure welding activities comply with ASME Sec VIII Div-1, AD-2000 HP0 client specifications, and approved ITP.
- Review and approval of welding parameters before job execution.
- Control of welding consumables as per WPS and project requirements.
- Provide technical support to fabrication team for shell, dish end, nozzle, and structural welding.Monitor welding parameters (current, voltage, travel speed, heat input).
- Ensure correct selection of welding consumables (SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW).
- Ensure proper joint fit-up and weld preparation before welding.
- Monitor RT & UT repair percentage and implement corrective actions.
- Analyze weld defects and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Coordinate with NDT team for RT, UT, PT, MT inspections.
- Ensure welder-wise welding data and repair tracking is maintained.
- Conduct welder qualification tests (WQT).
- Maintain welder performance records.
- Identify high-repair welders and arrange retraining.
- Ensure only qualified welders perform welding as per WPS.
- Monitor welding consumable storage (oven control, baking temperature).
- Ensure electrode issue control and traceability.
- Monitor SAW wire & flux condition and handling.
- Ensure calibration of welding machines.
- Prepare welding documentation dossier.
- Maintain welding log, weld map, and traceability records.
- Review drawings for welding requirements.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Implement action plans to reduce RT/UT repair.
- Conduct training for welders and supervisors.
- Develop best practices to improve productivity and weld quality.
Required Qualifications:
- BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- CSWIP /CWI certification (Advantage).
- Minimum 3–8 years experience in pressure vessel / heavy fabrication industry.
- Strong knowledge of ASME Sec VIII, Sec IX, and NDT processes.
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW processes.
- Understanding of weld defects and prevention.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and WPS.
- Experience in RT, UT, PT, MT coordination.
- Knowledge of heat treatment (PWHT).
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and team coordination ability.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to handle shop floor quality issues.
