Welding Engineer

BGR Energy Systems Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BGR Energy Systems Limited seeks an experienced Welding Engineer with 10-15 years' expertise in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related process equipment. You will develop, implement, and monitor welding processes, ensuring compliance with international codes and customer specs while upholding quality, safety, and productivity.

The role requires hands-on leadership in WPS/PQR/WPQ, qualification testing, and cross-functional coordination to support fabrication and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Welding Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel, Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Manufacturing industries.
• Welding certifications such as CSWIP, AWS-CWI, IWE, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve WPS, PQR, WPQ/WQT.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API, TEMA, PED welding codes and standards.
• Provide technical support for fabrication of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, and structural components.
• Monitor welding operations and adherence to approved procedures.
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Design, and Project teams for project execution.
• Conduct welding process improvements to boost productivity and reduce defects.
• Review welding consumables selection and welding parameters for various materials.
• Analyze welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise welder qualification tests and certifications.
• Participate in customer, third-party, and internal quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
• Prepare welding documentation, inspection records, and project reports.

Skills

Welding processes

Welding procedure development

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical/Welding Engineering degree

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Welding Engineer with 10-15 years of expertise in the Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel, Process Equipment, or Industrial Engineering sector. The candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring welding processes, ensuring compliance with international codes and customer specifications while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WPQ/WQT).
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API, TEMA, PED, and other applicable welding codes and standards.
• Provide technical support for fabrication of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping systems, and structural components.
• Monitor welding operations and ensure adherence to approved welding procedures.
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, Design, and Project teams for successful project execution.
• Conduct welding process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce defects.
• Review welding consumables selection and welding parameters for various materials including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Super Duplex, and Alloy Steels.
• Analyze welding defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise welder qualification tests and certification activities.
• Participate in customer, third-party, and internal quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best industrial practices.
• Prepare welding documentation, inspection records, and project reports.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for welding-related quality issues.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Welding certifications such as CSWIP, AWS-CWI, IWE, or equivalent will be preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in the Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel, Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Manufacturing industry.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of welding processes:
  • GTAW (TIG)
  • SMAW
  • GMAW (MIG)
  • FCAW
  • SAW
• Expertise in ASME Section IX, Section VIII, B31.3, AWS standards, and NDT requirements.
• Familiarity with radiography, ultrasonic testing, dye penetrant testing, and magnetic particle inspection.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and welding behavior of various ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Experience in fabrication and inspection of shell & tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.