Welding Engineer - Walkin Chennai

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to oversee welding operations for diverse fabrication projects. You will develop WPS and PQRs, perform NDT-based inspections, and drive root-cause analysis for defects to minimize rework.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Welding Engineering and 15+ years in welding, with CWI preferred. Knowledge of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW across carbon steel and stainless alloys is essential.

Qualifications

• Oversee welding operations per project specs and quality standards.
• Develop welding procedures (WPS) and PQRs for materials and joints.
• Conduct weld inspection and testing using NDT methods to ensure compliance.
• Troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions to minimize rework.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding fabrication across diverse projects.
• Ensure adherence to international codes (AWS/ASME/API).
• Manage qualification records and performance qualifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize weld efficiency.

Skills

Welding engineering

NDT inspection

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Process development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering

CWI certification (preferred)

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

Job description

Oversee and manage all welding operations ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards for diverse fabrication projects. Develop and implement robust welding procedures (WPS) and performance qualification records (PQR) for various materials and joint configurations. Conduct rigorous weld inspection and testing utilizing NDT/DT methods to verify weld integrity and compliance with international codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, API). Troubleshoot welding defects and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, minimizing rework and material waste.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering from a recognized institution. Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in welding engineering, with a strong focus on fabrication and manufacturing environments. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent certification from a recognized body is highly preferred. Proven experience with various welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) on diverse materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience in Pipeline / Oil & Gas / EPC / Flowline / Wellhead / Brownfield / Upstream / Onshore
• Gulf / ADNOC experience preferred
• Clean-shaven policy applicable
• Candidates with Metro / Building / Road Infrastructure experience are not eligible

Age Criteria: Maximum age limit is 49 years. For managerial positions, this may be extended up to 50 years if the candidate has significant Gulf experience.

Managerial and Senior Positions: A minimum of 5 years of Gulf experience in the relevant field is mandatory.