Lead Welding Engineer - EPC Oil & Gas Mega Projects

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC in the UAE seeks a Lead Welding Engineer to lead welding engineering, qualification, inspection, and quality assurance across major EPC projects in oil and gas. You will oversee WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, and contractor documentation to ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, and ISO standards.

You will mentor welding teams, coordinate NDT activities, and drive non-conformity resolution and client inspections while ensuring HSE compliance and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Certified International Welding Engineer (IWE) or equivalent mandatory.
• Extensive welding engineering, inspection, and QC experience in Oil & Gas EPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding planning, WPS/PQR qualification plans and material procurement.
• Develop and approve Welding Procedure Qualifications (PQRs) and WPSs.
• Coordinate NDT (UT, RT, PT, MT) and welding inspections with teams.
• Provide technical leadership and training to welding personnel.
• Ensure compliance with ASME IX, API 1104, AWS and ISO standards.

Skills

ASME Section IX

API 1104

AWS Codes

ISO 15614

NDT Methods (UT RT PT MT)

ADNOC Approval (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certified IWE or equivalent

Job description

Target Engineering Construction Co LLC in the UAE seeks a Lead Welding Engineer to lead welding engineering, qualification, inspection, and quality assurance across major EPC projects in oil and gas. You will oversee WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, and contractor documentation to ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, and ISO standards.

You will mentor welding teams, coordinate NDT activities, and drive non-conformity resolution and client inspections while ensuring HSE compliance and timely