Senior Welding Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Welding Engineer to oversee welding engineering deliverables and manage development projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's in Welding and possess over 5 years of relevant experience in metallurgy or materials within the fabrication sector. Responsibilities include developing welding execution plans and mentoring junior engineers. The position promises a challenging role with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years directly related to Welding Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials in Fabrication/Construction Industry.
• Welding Inspection qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide deliverables from Welding engineering and manage development projects/tasks.
• Develop the Project Welding Execution Plan and coordinate test house activities.
• Guide and mentor trainee welding engineers.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Metallurgical consultative service

Project management

TQM Education

Education

MS in Welding

BS Degree in Welding/Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide deliverables from Welding engineering and running of development projects/tasks, provide metallurgical consultative service to operating groups (Fabrication / Marine)
• Develop the Project Welding Execution Plan that defines 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, 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 a better understanding of Codes, Standards, and Project requirements
• Assist in resolving metallurgical, welding, and quality‑related problems, by investigating the 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, and welding consumables requirements
• Identify any special needs that may be needed for execution
• Start getting involved/developing an understanding for ECA based acceptance criteria (for specific applications only)

Liaise with: Operations Manager (Fabrication / Marine), Discipline Managers, PMT, Customers, Operations /Field Engineers, QC/NDT Engineers, Client representatives, Certifying Authorities, Other Technical Agencies (e.g., TWI, DNVGL)

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• MS in Welding
• BS Degree (4-year degree) or IWE or EWE in Welding Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years directly related to Welding Engineering, Metallurgy/Materials in Fabrication/Construction Industry
• Welding Inspection qualification preferred
• TQM Education preferred