Welding and Inspection Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Welding Engineer for a high-profile project. This role involves providing technical assurance on welding activities, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and specifications. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, especially in welding and materials, and relevant certifications. This position offers the chance to work on complex fabrication tasks and make a significant impact on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of welding qualification codes like ASME Section IX.
• Experience with pressure vessel and piping codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support across welding processes and specifications.
• Review and provide commentary on Welding Books and NDT procedures.
• Assess qualifications and certifications of NDT operators.

Skills

Welding processes and specifications

Non-destructive examination (NDE)

Fabrication workflows

NDT techniques

Education

Degree in Engineering with a focus on welding or materials

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification

Job description

Welding Engineer – Contract / Project-Based

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We are working with a well-established engineering organisation seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to join a high-profile project. This is a key technical role offering the opportunity to support complex fabrication activities across multiple disciplines.

As the Welding Engineer, you will be the go-to expert for technical assurance on all matters related to welding, fabrication, testing, and material assessment. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering and project delivery teams, ensuring all welding activities align with relevant codes, specifications, and best practices.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide expert support across:

  • Welding processes and specifications

  • Fabrication of piping, pressure vessels, structural steel, and forged components

  • Non-destructive examination (NDE)

  • Engineering Critical Assessments

Core Responsibilities

1. Review and provide commentary on Welding Books (including WPS and PQR, Weld Maps) in line with construction drawings, qualification codes, and specifications.

2. Assess and comment on Welder Performance Qualifications.

3. Review NDT procedures (e.g., radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant) for compliance with project and code requirements.

4. Evaluate qualifications and certifications of NDT operators.

5. Assess Positive Alloy Material Identification (PAMI) procedures.

6. Review hardness testing procedures and ensure they meet applicable standards.

7. Evaluate Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) procedures.

8. Support additional technical tasks as assigned by the project manager or lead engineer.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering with a focus on welding or materials.

• Strong understanding of welding qualification codes (e.g., ASME Section IX, API RP 582).

• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods (tensile, bend, impact, hardness, chemical analysis).

• Experience with pressure vessel and piping codes (e.g., ASME Section VIII Div.1, ASME B31.3).

• Knowledge of fabrication workflows including marking, cutting, fit-up, welding, inspection, PWHT, and hydrotesting.

• Proficiency in various welding processes such as SAW, SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW.

• Good understanding of NDT techniques and relevant standards (e.g., ASME Section V).

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (or equivalent) required.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to work on a technically challenging project in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on quality and compliance. If you’re a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d like to hear from you.