Welding QC Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Al Dhannah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expat package

Job summary

Archirodon is seeking a Welding QC Engineer for a major Abu Dhabi project. The role requires deep experience in welding quality control within Oil & Gas EPC environments, with ADNOC familiarity and senior oversight responsibilities.

You will prepare welding quality documentation, monitor all welding phases, coordinate with third‑party inspectors, and ensure proper records and qualifications are in place. A strong technical background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years welding experience in Oil & Gas projects (ADNOC required).
• Certification in welding engineering (IWE/CWE) and ASNT Level II in RT/UT/MT/PT.
• CSWIP 3.1 is required; 3.2 is preferred.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor; Lead Auditor preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes, procedure qualification and relevant standards (ASME IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ADNOC specs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review ITPs and welding quality documentation.
• Monitor welding activities across design, procurement, construction and handover.
• Ensure records and test data are generated timely.
• Witness welder qualifications and WPS/PQR approvals.
• Coordinate with 3rd‑party testing/inspection as required.
• Identify and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.

Skills

Independent working

Coordination skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Metallurgy Engineering with Master’s in Welding

IWE/CWE welding engineering certification

ASNT Level II RT/UT/MT/PT

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor (Lead preferred)

CSWIP 3.1 (3.2 preferred)

Job description

• Job Level: Highly experienced professional (10 - 15 years)

Company Description

Archirodon , having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

Job Description

We are constantly growing and are currently looking for WeldingQC Engineerto join a top qualified and knowledgeable quality controls team in one of our of project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Would you like to be part of a dynamic EPC leader with global presence? We’d like to meet you.

Join our worldwide journey. Build on something that matters!

What you will need to do:

• Assists in the preparation of quality documentation, including the Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and in the review of construction documents for compliance with project quality requirements related to Welding work.
• Monitors all phases and processes required for the effective completion of all workand in particular issues of design, procurement, construction and final hand over of the related Welding activities.
• Monitors the implementation of Method Statements, and, Inspection & Test Plans related to Welding activities, and ensure all necessary records are generated in a timely manner in their area of assigned responsibility.
• Manages the inspection and testing of Welding activitiesin thearea of assigned responsibilities, including monitoring the work of QC Inspectors under his authority.
• Monitors the close out of punch lists established for incomplete related to Welding activities.
• Monitors all measurement & testing instruments employed for Welding, that they are functional and calibrated.
• Witnesses, reviews and approves welder qualifications and WPS, PQR qualifications.
• Liaises and coordinates with 3rd Party Testing /Inspection Company as required related to Welding activities.
• Statistical analysis and evaluation of test data related to Welding activities.
• Prepares, files, maintains test/inspection records and any other quality records generated related to Welding activities.
• Assisting construction personnel to identify and resolve problems and potential or actual non-conformances related to Welding activities.
• Advises the QC Manager of non-conformance occurrences and where necessary, raises a Non-conformance Report for non-compliant work, and monitors the closeout and effectiveness of the correction and corrective action undertaken.
• Where required, assists the QC Manager in undertaking periodic audits, including those of sub-contractors and suppliers, in particular technical compliance audits in their field of specialization.
• Attends and witnesses all Client verification of work (inspection, test and the like) on site, and coordinates close out of any and all outstanding issues related to Welding activities.
• Where required, assists in the preparation of final document for certification.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical orMetallurgy Engineering with Master's Degree in Welding
• At least 15years of experience in welding related activities within the Oil & Gas Project environment (ADNOC experience is required).
• Professional certification in welding engineering (IWE, CWE)
• ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT and PT
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Internal auditor. Lead auditor is preferred
• Certified 3.1 CSWIP required, 3.2 is preferred
• Knowledgeable in Welding Process, Welding Procedure Qualification in line with ASME SEC IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 13847 , SHELL DEP , ADNOC specifications . Familiar with Welding defect identification and root causes with control measures to prevent occurrence , hands on welding training for implementation contractor and vendor welding teams , well versed in monitoring of welding repair data and welder performance . Shall be conversant with resolution of site welding issues including selection of welding consumable based on various material groupings. Ability to optimize welding procedure qualification based on material standard and production thickness

You are someone who:

• Is able to work both independently, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills
• Has excellent organizational skills

What's in it for you:

• Expat package is on the shelf, yet the real joy comes from being a member of smart and passionate teams, within an international leading EPC Group on a mission that matters. We create mega construction projects - literally around the globe - with meaningful impact on the local communities for the years to come. At Archirodon, you will find a proud, productive and human-centric culture, caring for and building on our people and their development!

Please note that you will be contacted only in case you are shortlisted for an interview. In the meantime, do not hesitate to stay in touch and keep monitoringour open vacancies and our LinkedIn page! Rest assured that your application will be treated with strict confidentiality and under all applicable data privacy regulations.

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