Aramco‑Certified Welding Engineer — WPS/PQR Lead

NRL; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Aramco-approved Welding Engineer to support major oil & gas and energy projects from our Woking office. You will review, validate, and approve welding documentation to ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

Key responsibilities include reviewing WPS, PQRs, and welder qualification records, while ensuring adherence to ASME/API/AWS and Saudi Aramco standards.

Qualifications

• Saudi Aramco approved/certified Welding Engineer status is essential.
• Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven EPC project experience in the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures, qualifications, fabrication, and QC processes.
• Familiar with ASME, API, AWS, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
• Experience reviewing and approving WPS, PQR, and welder documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to lead technically within multidisciplinary project teams.
• 5 days in the Woking office.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Assess and approve Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and welding qualifications.
• Review Welder Qualification Test Records (WQTRs).
• Verify welding documentation in accordance with project requirements, client specifications, and industry codes.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with Saudi Aramco standards, ASME, API, AWS, and other relevant international codes.
• Provide technical guidance and support on welding processes, materials, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and construction teams to resolve welding-related issues.
• Support audits, inspections, and client reviews as required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Welding Engineering

WPS / PQR Review & Approval

Welder Qualification Assessment

Saudi Aramco Standards

ASME / API / AWS Codes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Technical Documentation Review

EPC Project Delivery

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

NRL is seeking an experienced Aramco-approved Welding Engineer to support major oil & gas and energy projects from our Woking office. You will review, validate, and approve welding documentation to ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and Saudi Aramco requirements.

Key responsibilities include reviewing WPS, PQRs, and welder qualification records, while ensuring adherence to ASME/API/AWS and Saudi Aramco standards.