Welding Manager

NMDC Energy; Abu Dhabi Emirate; Sur place; AED 320 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NMDC Group seeks a senior Welding Engineering/Installation Lead to direct welding teams on pipeline projects in the UAE. You will ensure compliance with API, DNV, and ASME standards, supervise subcontractors, and drive productivity while managing safety, budgets, and resources.

The role requires deep experience in mechanized welding processes, equipment, and NDT techniques, with strong coordination across PMT and offshore operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Metallurgical or Civil) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of related work experience in pipeline industry.
• Expertise in pipeline welding processes (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/FCAW) and weld repair methods.
• Experience with pipeline welding equipment and auxiliary gear.
• In-depth knowledge of API, DNV and ASME welding standards and codes.
• Practical knowledge of main NDT techniques (X-Ray, MUT, AUT, MPI).

Responsabilités

• Direct welding engineering and installation welding teams; ensure productivity and safety/quality adherence.
• Ensure welding work follows established codes and client specs.
• Identify and implement improvements to welding techniques and equipment.
• Maintain safety protocols across all welding activities.
• Manage manpower, consumables, and equipment; ensure resources meet project timelines and budget.
• Oversee subcontractors; handle technical evaluations and management.
• Coordinate with PMT and Offshore Operations to align with project goals.
• Ensure teams are trained and up to date with qualifications.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to smooth welding operations.
• Provide inputs to Contracts for bidding; estimate needs for pipelay equipment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Process Improvement

Project Coordination

Budget Management

Subcontractor Management

Training & Development

Collaboration

Estimations

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Outils

Internal Line Up Clamp

Pipe Facing Machine

Shielding Gas System

Description du poste

DEVELOP YOUR CAREER WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS

NMDC Group is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We know that our people are fundamental to our success as a business, which is why we support their career development and personal wellbeing in every way we can.

NMDC Group offers an environment where every employee can thrive and reach their professional potential. Nothing is more important to us than ensuring every employee feels valued and respected in their roles, and able to progress in their career through training, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

With a wide range of attractive employee benefits and competitive salaries, we have created a workplace defined by its culture, and made by its people. If you have a passion for EPC and marine construction and want to work on some of the region’s most exciting projects, find your next challenge with us.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Directs, trains, and manage welding engineering and installation welding teams, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety and quality standards
• Quality Control: Ensures all welding work is done according to established codes, international standards, and Client’s specifications
• Process Improvement: Identifies and implement improvements to welding techniques and equipment to optimize productivity, reduce costs, and maintain quality
• Safety Compliance: Maintains a strong focus on safety protocols, ensuring all welding activities follow workplace safety guidelines, to mitigate accidents and injuries
• Resource & Budget Management: Manages manpower, welding consumables and equipment, ensuring availability of resources for execution of projects on time while staying within budget
• Management of subcontractors: Preparation of Service Requisitions, Technical Evaluation and management of subcontractors for various engineering and pipelay related activities (manpower, equipment rental, services, ECA, etc.)
• Project Coordination: Works closely with PMT and Offshore Operations to ensure welding activities are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with project goals
• Training & Development: Ensures welding installation teams are well-trained, up to date with qualifications, and equipped with the latest skills to meet evolving industry demands
• Collaboration: Coordinates with other departments (e.g. PMT, procurement, subcontracts, asset integrity, quality assurance etc.) to ensure smooth execution of welding operations
• Estimation: Provision of inputs to Contracts department for bidding of new projects. Estimation and procurement of pipeline welding equipment and auxiliary equipment for future pipelay projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Metallurgical or Civil), or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years of related work experience in pipeline industry
• Expertise in various pipeline welding processes (e.g., Mechanized GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW etc.) and weld repair processes (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW)
• Practical experience with pipeline welding equipment and auxiliary equipment (Internal Line Up Clamp, Pipe Facing Machine, Shielding Gas System etc.)
• In depth knowledge of international welding standards and codes (API, DNV and ASME)
• Practical knowledge and interpretation skills for main NDT techniques used for installation of pipelines (X-Ray, MUT, AUT, MPI)