Welding Engineer

Accurate Edge Llc; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Edge Llc is seeking a skilled Welding Procedure and Qualification lead to develop WPS/PQR, oversee welder qualifications, and ensure strict welding documentation for critical oilfield equipment.

You will coordinate with Production, Quality and NDT teams to meet ASME IX and API standards, manage PWHT and related welding parameters, and support customer inspections and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Metallurgical Welding or Materials Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant Oil & Gas or oilfield equipment industry experience.
• Practical experience in WPS/PQR development welder qualification and welding documentation.
• Good knowledge of ASME Section IX and API specifications and welding standards.
• Experience with valves, wellheads, BOPs and other oilfield equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop WPS, PQR, welding procedures and weld maps.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality and NDT teams to meet weld quality and inspection requirements.
• Monitor PWHT, preheating, interpass temperatures and other welding parameters.
• Investigate welding defects, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer inspections and technical audits; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

WPS/PQR development

Welder qualification

Welding documentation

ASME Section IX knowledge

API specifications

Welding metallurgy

NDT coordination

PWHT understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Metallurgical Welding or Materials Engineering

Job description

Develop review and qualify Welding Procedure Specifications WPS Procedure Qualification Records PQR and Welder Qualification Records WQT WPQ Plan coordinate and supervise welding and weld repair activities for critical oilfield equipment and components Ensure compliance with ASME Section IX applicable API specifications customer requirements and approved welding procedures Manage welding processes including GTAW TIG SMAW GMAW FCAW and SAW as applicable Support welding of carbon steel low-alloy steel stainless steel and nickel-based alloys including Inconel 625 Provide technical support for weld overlay cladding hard facing and critical equipment repair Review material test certificates welding consumable requirements weld maps and technical documentation Coordinate with Production Quality and NDT teams to meet quality and inspection requirements Monitor preheating interpass temperature Post Weld Heat Treatment PWHT and other essential welding parameters Investigate welding defects perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Support customer inspections technical audits and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with applicable HSE and quality requirements

Qualifications amp Experience

Bachelor s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Metallurgical Welding or Materials Engineering 5 10 years of relevant experience in the Oil amp Gas or oilfield equipment manufacturing and repair industry Practical experience in WPS PQR development welder qualification and welding documentation Good knowledge of ASME Section IX applicable API specifications and welding standards Experience with valves wellheads BOPs and other oilfield equipment is preferred Strong understanding of welding metallurgy material compatibility and welding defect analysis Experience in welding inspection coordination NDT and PWHT is an advantage

Preferred Skills

Experience in Inconel 625 weld overlay cladding and hard facing Familiarity with API-monogrammed oilfield equipment manufacturing and repair IWE CWE AWS or CSWIP qualifications are an added advantage

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding, or Materials Engineering. 5 10 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or oilfield equipment manufacturing and repair industry. Practical experience in WPS/PQR development, welder qualification, and welding documentation. Good knowledge of ASME Section IX, applicable API specifications, and welding standards. Experience with valves, wellheads, BOPs, and other oilfield equipment is preferred. Strong understanding of welding metallurgy, material compatibility, and welding defect analysis. Experience in welding inspection coordination, NDT, and PWHT is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

Experience in Inconel 625 weld overlay, cladding, and hard facing. Familiarity with API-monogrammed oilfield equipment manufacturing and repair. IWE, CWE, AWS, or CSWIP qualifications are an added advantage.