Senior Welding Engineer

McDermott International,; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop welding execution plans and oversee fabrication processes. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Welding and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include guiding welding engineers, coordinating with technical groups, and managing welding methodologies. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials in the fabrication industry.
• Welding Inspection Qualification preferred.
• TQM Education preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop Project Welding Execution Plan with all necessary weld procedures.
• Seek review and approval of all Project Weld Procedures.
• Guide Welding Engineers and mentor trainees.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Metallurgy

Welding Quality Control

Project Management

Education

MS in Welding

BS in Welding Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Provide deliverables from Welding engineering and running of development projects / tasks, provide metallurgical consultative service to operating groups (Fabrication / Marine). Liaise with Operations Manager (Fabrication / Marine), Discipline Managers, PMT, Customers, Operations /Field Engineers, QC/NDT Engineers, Client representatives, Certifying Authorities, Other Technical Agencies (for e.g., TWI, DNVGL)

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• MS in Welding
• BS Degree (4 year degree) or IWE or EWE in Welding Engg / Metallurgical Engineering / Mechanical Engg
• 5+ years directly related to Welding Engineering, Metallurgy / Materials in Fabrication / Construction Industry.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Welding Inspection Qualification
• TQM Education

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Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop the Project Welding Execution Plan that define the full scope of Weld Procedures required, schedule of qualification, quantity of electrodes and materials required for qualification. Ensure that proper priorities relevant to project schedules are established and review progress
• Responsible for seeking the review and approval of all Project Weld Procedures through direct and indirect communications with the Customer and Certifying Authority
• Work with the Welding Engineering group and Welding department to execute R&D developments projects / goals identified
• Maintain contacts with technical groups to maintain updates on developments in welding technology
• Coordinate with test houses regarding testing of welding qualification coupons
• Co-ordinate the technical selection of electrodes based on their physical and chemical and corrosion properties as well as considering their weldability and economics
• Conduct regular review of Welding Consumables requirements v/s availability to ensure availability of the same
• Review project schedules, material control reports and welding consumable estimates to determine changes to the welding execution plan
• Guide Welding Engineers on day to day matters and mentor trainee welding engineers to have better understanding of Codes, Standards and Project requirements
• Assist in resolving metallurgical, welding and quality related problems, through investigating cause of failures and prescribing fit for purpose
• Assist in the support and development of automatic / mechanized welding systems
• Manage welding school facility for the training and development of the workforce to improve the welding methodology and good workmanship practices
• Review of vendor documents related to Welding Engineering
• Bid stage: review and summarize customer specifications, identify bid qualifications and clarifications, project welder and procedure qualification requirements, welding consumables requirements. Identify any special needs that may be need for execution
• Start getting involved / developing understanding for ECA based acceptance criteria (for specific applications only)