Welding Engineer

1. Welding Procedure Development

• Prepare and review:
  • WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
  • PQR (Procedure Qualification Records)
• Ensure procedures comply with applicable codes such as:
  • ASME Section IX
  • AWS D1.1
  • API / ISO standards
• Coordinate procedure qualification tests and approvals.

2. Technical Support to Fabrication

• Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors and production teams.
• Resolve welding-related issues on shop floor.
• Interpret drawings, weld maps, and specifications.

3. Welder Qualification

• Plan and conduct welder qualification tests (WQT).
• Ensure welders are qualified in accordance with project and code requirements.
• Maintain welder qualification records and continuity logs.

4. Welding Consumables Control

• Specify and approve welding consumables (electrodes, wires, flux).
• Ensure proper storage, baking, and handling of consumables.
• Monitor usage and ensure compliance with procedures.

5. Welding Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with QA/QC team on:
  • Fit-up inspections
  • Visual inspections
  • NDT requirements (RT, UT, MPI, DPI)
• Analyze weld defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor welding repair rates and improve quality performance.

6. Process Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor welding parameters and efficiency.
• Optimize welding processes for:
  • Productivity improvement
  • Cost reduction
  • Quality enhancement
• Support implementation of advanced welding techniques where applicable.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain welding documentation including:
  • WPS/PQR records
  • Welder qualification logs
  • Welding traceability records
• Prepare reports on:
  • Weld status
  • Defect analysis
  • Productivity metrics