Nuclear Welding Engineer — Power Plant Codes & PQR Leader

Dynamic Staffing Services; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Staffing Services seeks an experienced Welding Engineer for its UAE operations to oversee welding and maintenance in a power plant environment with a preference for nuclear welding experience.

The role requires developing welding procedures, preparing PQRs/WPSs, interfacing with ASME Section XI programs, and ensuring compliance with ASME and AWS codes. CSWIP/AWS certification is mandatory, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in an operational power plant.
• Experience in Nuclear, Thermal, Combined Cycle, or similar power plants.
• CSWIP / AWS Welding Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of ASME and AWS codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant welding and maintenance activities, including detailed reviews of Work Packages, JHA, FME, and Permit requirements.
• Identify welding requirements, including procedures, welder qualifications, filler metals, post-weld heat treatment, and other requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Develop welding procedures for repairs and installations and evaluate their suitability to prevent repeat failures.
• Interface with plant programs including the ASME Section XI Repair & Replacement Program, NDE Program, Work Control Program, and Quality Program.
• Develop new Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), including procurement of weld coupons and consumables, preparation of preliminary WPS, conducting PQR welding, coordination with procurement/laboratories for mechanical testing, and preparation of final PQR documentation.
• Coordinate the development of PQRs and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) with plant welding personnel to meet applicable code requirements.
• Manage and coordinate Welder Performance Qualification Testing.
• Control and maintain welding program documents, procedures, and related records.
• Maintain welding program software and provide guidance in resolving discrepancies, implementation issues, non-conformances, code requirement issues, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Nuclear Welding

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Dynamic Staffing Services seeks an experienced Welding Engineer for its UAE operations to oversee welding and maintenance in a power plant environment with a preference for nuclear welding experience.

The role requires developing welding procedures, preparing PQRs/WPSs, interfacing with ASME Section XI programs, and ensuring compliance with ASME and AWS codes. CSWIP/AWS certification is mandatory, with strong leadership and communication skills.