Welding Supervisor - Site

Isgec Heavy Engineering; Bina; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Isgec Heavy Engineering is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee onsite welding activities, ensure compliance with WPS/PQR/WPQ and client specs across heavy engineering projects. You will review drawings, manage fit-up, alignment and welding sequencing, and coordinate NDT, PWHT and inspections to ensure quality and safety on site.

The role requires 6–12 years of welding supervision experience in heavy industry, with familiarity of ASME codes and API standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Welding Engineering or equivalent.
• 6-12 years in welding supervision/site execution.
• Experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power plants or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all welding activities at project sites.
• Ensure welding is performed as per approved WPS, PQR, WPQ, client specs and codes.
• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, planning and client reps for smooth project execution.
• Review engineering drawings, isometric, GA drawings and welding docs before execution.
• Ensure proper fit-up, alignment, dimension control and welding sequence during erection.
• Coordinate NDT activities such as RT, UT, PT, MT and hydrostatic testing.
• Monitor welding consumables, electrode storage, baking and issue control.
• Coordinate PWHT activities and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Resolve welding issues and support root cause analysis for weld failures and repairs.
• Attend client inspections, third-party inspections (TPI) and statutory inspections.
• Prepare daily progress reports, welding logs, weld maps and site documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, ITPs and customer specs.
• Maintain site safety standards and PTW/hot work permits and EHS policies.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure work quality and productivity.

Skills

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section IX

API Codes

IBR requirements

WPS

PQR

WPQ

Weld Maps

ITP

PWHT

NDT techniques (RT UT PT MT)

SMAW

GTAW

FCAW

SAW

GMAW

Reading fabrication drawings & P&IDs

Welding consumables knowledge

MS Office

ERP/SAP exposure

Education

Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/SAP exposure

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all welding activities at project sites.


• Ensure welding is performed as per approved WPS, PQR, WPQ, client specifications, and applicable codes.


• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, planning, and client representatives for smooth project execution.


• Review engineering drawings, isometric drawings, GA drawings, and welding documents before execution.


• Ensure proper fit-up, alignment, dimensional control, and welding sequence during erection.


• Coordinate NDT activities such as RT, UT, PT, MT, and hydrostatic testing.


• Monitor welding consumables, electrode storage, baking, and issue control.


• Coordinate PWHT (Post Weld Heat Treatment) activities and ensure compliance with applicable procedures.


• Resolve welding-related issues and support root cause analysis for weld failures and repairs.


• Attend client inspections, third-party inspections (TPI), and statutory inspections.


• Prepare daily progress reports, welding logs, weld maps, and site documentation.


• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, ITPs, and customer specifications.


• Maintain site safety standards and ensure adherence to Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, hot work permits, and company EHS policies.


• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure work quality and productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

• 6 - 12 years of experience in welding supervision/site execution.


• Experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power plant, or EPC projects.


• Experience in erection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, reactors, columns, and piping systems

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:




• ASME Section VIII


• ASME Section IX


• API Codes (where applicable)


• IBR requirements




• Knowledge of:




• WPS


• PQR


• WPQ


• Weld Maps


• ITP


• PWHT


• NDT techniques (RT, UT, PT, MT)




• Familiarity with welding processes:




• SMAW


• GTAW


• FCAW


• SAW


• GMAW




• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and P&IDs.


• Knowledge of welding consumables, distortion control, fit-up, and alignment.


• Working knowledge of MS Office; ERP/SAP exposure is preferred.