Welding Engineer

Jindal Steel Limited; Angul; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jindal Steel Limited is seeking a Welding Engineer to develop and qualify welding procedures, records, and qualifications in line with ASME Sec IX and project requirements. You will ensure compliance with statutory audits, coordinate TPI activities, and monitor welding processes across shop and site operations.

The role involves leading defect analysis, CAPA implementations, supervising welding teams, and driving continuous improvement in welding methods and documentation to support pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) in line with ASME Sec IX, and project/client requirements.
• Ensure compliance for statutory shop accreditation audit for ASME S,U,U2, NBIC R Code stamps, IBR Class I boiler manufacturer, PESO SMPV(U) and cryogenics storage vessel, customer audit, TPI coordination for welding activities
• Approve and monitor appropriate welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.) based on materials and design.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with statutory regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Lead analysis of welding defects and implement robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Ensure production of pressure vessel, heat exchanger, column, boiler components and pressure parts and other equipments as per sales plan
• Supervise welding of special alloys (e.g. Low Alloy Steel, stainless steel, duplex, clad materials).
• Optimize welding sequences to control heat input, minimize distortion, and reduce rework.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive welding documentation such as weld maps, welder continuity record. Welding machine Calibration record.
• Interface with quality and client inspection teams for welding audits, quality surveillance, and final approval of welding dossiers.
• Support ISO 9001, ASME U-Stamp, IBR, and customer audits by providing complete and verifiable welding documentation.
• Supervise and mentor welding engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and welders on both shop and site assignments.
• Conduct periodic training, requalification, and skill development programs to upgrade welding capabilities.
• Study of drawing, planning of welding process and consumables well in advance right from inquiry stage to execution.
• Approve selection of welding consumables and estimation (electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases) and ensure proper storage, handling, and usage.
• Track consumption trends, ensure proper batch traceability, and minimize wastage through process monitoring.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores for timely availability of welding materials as per job priorities.
• Identify and implement welding automation or semi-automation techniques (FCAW/GMAW, SAW, Robot, Cobot etc.) for productivity and consistency.
• Explore and adopt modern welding technologies such as cladding, hard facing, and overlay welding based on project needs.
• Liaise with design, planning, QA/QC, project management, and procurement teams for smooth coordination of welding and fabrication activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and client meetings regarding welding and fabrication.
• Represent the welding/fabrication department during internal and external quality audits, client visits, and TPI inspections.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) in line with ASME Sec IX, and project/client requirements.
• Ensure compliance for statutory shop accreditation audit for ASME S,U,U2, NBIC R Code stamps, IBR Class I boiler manufacturer, PESO SMPV(U) and cryogenics storage vessel, customer audit, TPI coordination for welding activities
• Approve and monitor appropriate welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.) based on materials and design.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with statutory regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
• Lead analysis of welding defects and implement robust Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Ensure production of pressure vessel, heat exchanger, column, boiler components and pressure parts and other equipments as per sales plan
• Supervise welding of special alloys (e.g. Low Alloy Steel, stainless steel, duplex, clad materials).
• Optimize welding sequences to control heat input, minimize distortion, and reduce rework.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive welding documentation such as weld maps, welder continuity record. Welding machine Calibration record.
• Interface with quality and client inspection teams for welding audits, quality surveillance, and final approval of welding dossiers.
• Support ISO 9001, ASME U-Stamp, IBR, and customer audits by providing complete and verifiable welding documentation.
• Supervise and mentor welding engineers, supervisors, inspectors, and welders on both shop and site assignments.
• Conduct periodic training, requalification, and skill development programs to upgrade welding capabilities.
• Study of drawing, planning of welding process and consumables well in advance right from inquiry stage to execution.
• Approve selection of welding consumables and estimation (electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases) and ensure proper storage, handling, and usage.
• Track consumption trends, ensure proper batch traceability, and minimize wastage through process monitoring.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores for timely availability of welding materials as per job priorities.
• Identify and implement welding automation or semi-automation techniques (FCAW/GMAW, SAW, Robot, Cobot etc.) for productivity and consistency.
• Explore and adopt modern welding technologies such as cladding, hard facing, and overlay welding based on project needs.
• Liaise with design, planning, QA/QC, project management, and procurement teams for smooth coordination of welding and fabrication activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and client meetings regarding welding and fabrication.
• Represent the welding/fabrication department during internal and external quality audits, client visits, and TPI inspections.

Working Conditions / Machines & Tools Used:

• Room Temp.
• Normal 9.5 Hrs. (Gen & Shift Duty)
• Office Work and Field Work
• Welding Power source, Welding Gauges, Calipers, X-Ray analyzers, Hardness testers, Jig & Fixtures, Welding Robots & Cobots,