Welding Engineer

Oil States Industries; Riau; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil States Industries is seeking a Welder Performance Engineer to lead welding quality initiatives, competency management and performance monitoring on-site. You will plan welder training, qualification tests and recertification programs, ensuring compliance with ASME, AWS, ISO and internal QMS.

The role requires hands-on experience in WQT, WPS/PQR development, and strong collaboration with QA/QC and NDT teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent; professional certifications preferred.
• Experience as Welding Engineer in manufacturing, preferably Oil & Gas.
• Hands-on welder qualification (WQT) and WPS/PQR development.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain welder performance records and competency matrices.
• Monitor welding quality metrics and adherence to WPS/ISO standards.
• Plan and conduct welder training and recertification programs.
• Support RCA-based corrective actions with root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and NDT teams for inspections and quality assurance.
• Participate in internal, client, API, and third-party audits.
• Assist with documentation and recordkeeping per ISO requirements.

Skills

Welding engineering

Analytical skills

Training skills

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CSWIP/AWS/IWE/IWT certifications preferred

Tools

Weld Eye

Job description

Welder Performance

Prepare, maintain, and update welder performance records under the guidance of the Senior Welding Engineer and Management Team.

Welder Competency Management

Develop, maintain, and monitor welder competency matrix including certifications and qualifications.

Welder Performance Monitoring

Monitor welding quality metrics (e.g., rejection/repair rates, NDT results), ensure adherence to WPS requirements and good welding practices, and identify improvement actions. Support training and implementation of corrective actions arising from root cause analysis (RCA).

Training & Qualification

Plan and conduct welder training, qualification tests (WQT), and recertification programs.

Compliance & Standards

At weld shop, ensure adherence to applicable welding codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO) and internal QMS.

Consumables

Ensure consumables storage, handling and use is always as per standards and procedures.

Welding equipment

Ensure appropriate welding equipment are used for the job and are well maintained, including calibration.

Inspection & Quality Coordination

Work with QA/QC and NDT teams to ensure weld quality and inspection is in conformance with requirements.

Weld Eye System Management

Support migration of legacy WPS and PQR documents into Weld Eye and assist with data entry and system updates.

Project Welding Support

Review project requirements and ensure qualified welders, WPS, welding machines, correct consumables and materials are assigned accordingly. Assist with expanding capacity to meet project requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement improvements in welding processes, consumables, and techniques.

Documentation & Records

Maintain accurate welding records, traceability, and documentation in compliance with ISO requirements.

Quality Meetings & RCA

Participate in weld quality meetings and support root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys and Fishbone Diagrams.

Technical Reporting

Prepare technical reports on welding performance, quality improvements, and preventive maintenance activities.

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Welding Engineer or Management, including participation in supplier audits and qualification activities.

Audit Participation

Participate in internal, client, API, and third-party audits as required.

Ensure compliance with OIL STATES INDUSTRIES HSE Policies and HSE Management System.

Ensure compliance with OIL STATES INDUSTRIES Quality Policies and Quality Management System.

Part 3: Qualification Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

Degree or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent discipline.

Professional certifications (e.g., CSWIP, AWS, IWE, IWT) are preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Welding Engineer.

Proven track record as a Welding Engineer.

Minimum 1 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Minimum 2–5 years of experience in welding engineering or fabrication environment

Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, Hot wire TIGetc.).

Experience with welding codes and standards (ASME, AWS, ISO).

Hands‑on experience in welder qualification (WQT), WPS/PQR development.

Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT).

Applied knowledge of welding activities for all types of steels including carbon steel, stainless steel, high and low alloy steel.

Knowledge of international codes such as API 1104, API 5L, API 6A, API 16A, API 16R, API 16C, ASME sect IX and AWS D1.1.

Experience with welding management systems (e.g., Weld Eye) is an advantage

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and training skills.

Personal Attributes

Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high quality standards.

Capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.