Welding Specialist

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd.; Nagar; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks a Senior Welding Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on welding experience, skilled in welding of cast materials, hardfacing, overlay welding, repair welding, and qualification to ASME Section IX.

You will develop welding procedures, set parameters, PWHT, ensure QC, support NDT, audits, and drive continuous improvement in valve manufacturing across oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant welding engineering experience.
• Preference for candidates from valve manufacturing, pressure vessel, oil & gas fabrication, or critical casting industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and optimize welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQR) for production and repair welding.
• Define welding sequences, heat input controls, preheat/interpass temperatures, and PWHT requirements.
• Lead hardfacing & overlay activities using Stellite, Inconel, nickel- and cobalt-based alloys.
• Coordinate with foundries on weld repair procedures and acceptance standards.
• Support NDT activities (RT, PT, MT, UT, PMI) and participate in customer inspections and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement to welding productivity and quality.

Skills

Welding engineering

GTAW / TIG

SMAW / Stick

GMAW / MIG

FCAW / Flux

SAW / Submerged Arc

Hardfacing

Overlay welding

Welding procedure qualification

Metallurgy knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Diploma in Welding Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

NDT Level II knowledge

ASME Section IX

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Welding Engineer with more than 10 years of hands‑on experience in welding engineering, preferably within the valve manufacturing industry. The candidate must possess strong expertise in welding of cast materials, hardfacing, overlay welding, repair welding, welding procedure qualification, and quality control for critical pressure‑containing components. The ideal candidate should have extensive exposure to industrial valves used in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, and process industries, with strong knowledge of international welding codes, metallurgy, and production optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Engineering & Process Development

Develop, qualify, and optimize welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQR) for production and repair welding activities.

Establish welding parameters for: Cast carbon steel Stainless steel castings Alloy steels Duplex & Super Duplex materials High‑temperature alloys Lead welding activities for: Hardfacing Overlay welding Seal welds Steam jacket welding Pressure retaining welds

Define welding sequences, heat input controls, preheat/interpass temperature requirements, and PWHT requirements.

Hardfacing & Overlay Expertise

Develop and monitor overlay welding and hardfacing processes using: Stellite Inconel SS overlays Cobalt‑based alloys Nickel‑based alloys

Ensure proper dilution control, overlay thickness, bond integrity, and hardness requirements.

Troubleshoot cracking, porosity, lack of fusion, distortion, and metallurgical failures.

Casting & Repair Welding

Evaluate casting defects and define acceptable repair welding methods.

Coordinate with foundries regarding weld repair procedures and acceptance standards.

Ensure repair welding complies with customer specifications and applicable standards.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with: ASME Section IX API standards ASTM material specifications Customer specifications (Aramco, ADNOC, Shell, etc.)

Support NDT activities including: RT PT MT UT PMI Ferrite testing Hardness testing

Participate in customer inspections and third‑party audits.

Production & Continuous Improvement

Improve welding productivity, quality, and consumable utilization.

Reduce weld repair rates and rework through root cause analysis.

Support automation initiatives and welding process standardization.

Train and mentor welding supervisors, operators, and inspectors.

Documentation & Technical Support

Prepare technical documentation including: WPS/PQR Weld maps Repair procedures Weld data sheets NCR and CAPA reports

Provide technical support during customer audits and qualification trials.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in: Welding Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in welding engineering.

Strong preference for candidates from: Valve manufacturing Pressure vessel manufacturing Oil & gas fabrication Critical casting industries

Mandatory Technical Skills

Expertise in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW processes.

Strong knowledge of: Hardfacing Overlay welding Cast material welding Dissimilar metal welding

Knowledge of metallurgy related to: Duplex/Super Duplex WC6/WC9 F91/P91 Stainless steels High alloy steels

Familiarity with welding automation and mechanized welding systems preferred.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and customer specifications.

Preferred Certifications

CSWIP / AWS / IWE / IWT certification preferred. NDT Level II knowledge is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Leadership and team management capability Excellent coordination with production, QA/QC, and customers Strong documentation and reporting skills Ability to handle critical customer requirements and deadlines