Senior Welding Engineer

Larsen & Toubro (L&T); Muscat; On-site; OMR 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is seeking a Welding Engineer to oversee welding procedures, qualification, and quality control across structural, piping, and equipment fabrication in Oman. The role involves planning, technical guidance to welders and supervisors, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Collaboration with QA/QC and production teams is essential to drive continuous improvement. The position requires a degree in mechanical/metallurgical/welding engineering, plus relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS CWI, IWE, NACE certifications are desirable.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred).
• Experience with welding procedure specs (WPS) and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Prepare welding execution plans and coordinate with Production Planning and QA/QC.
• Provide technical guidance to welders, supervisors and foremen.
• Ensure compliance with WPS and welding procedures; monitor weld quality and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate welder qualification tests and maintain qualification records.
• Support fabrication and modular fabrication activities (structural, piping, pressure vessels).
• Interface with clients, class societies and third-party inspectors for audits and reviews.

Skills

Welding engineering

WPS development

QA/QC coordination

NDT coordination

Technical guidance

Fabrication planning

Material handling

Training & qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Certifications: CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS CWI, IWE, NACE

Tools

Welding equipment

NDT equipment

Job description

Welding Engineering

PlanningDevelop review and approve Welding Procedure Specications WPS Procedure Qualication Records PQR and Welding Method Statements Ensure welding activities comply with applicable project specications and industry standards Review fabrication drawings shop drawings and welding requirements before production Prepare welding execution plans in coordination with Production Planning and QA QC teams Select suitable welding processes consumables and equipment for various materials and applications Fabrication Support Provide technical guidance to Welding Supervisors Welding Foremen and welders Resolve welding-related technical issues during fabrication and assembly Monitor welding productivity and identify opportunities for improvement Support modular fabrication activities including Structural fabrication Piping fabrication Pressure-containing equipment Oshore process modules Skids and equipment packages Welder Qualication and Training Coordinate welder qualication tests as per project requirements Evaluate welder performance and maintain qualication records Conduct training and awareness programs on welding procedures and quality requirements Ensure only qualied welders are deployed for specic welding activities Quality Assurance and Quality Control Ensure compliance with approved WPS and welding procedures Monitor weld quality and implement preventive measures to reduce repair rates Coordinate with QC inspectors and NDT teams Review NDT reports and investigate welding defects Initiate corrective and preventive actions for recurring quality issues Monitor weld repair trends and implement improvement initiatives Material and Consumable Control Manage welding consumables in accordance with project specications Ensure proper storage handling baking and issue of electrodes and ller materials Review consumable certicates and material traceability requirements Coordinate with warehouse and QA QC personnel regarding consumable control procedures Documentation and Reporting Maintain welding documentation and project records Prepare Welding status reports Welder performance reports Repair analysis reports Productivity reports Consumable usage reports Ensure proper documentation for client audits and inspections Client and Third-Party Coordination Interface with client representatives classication societies and third-party inspection agencies Support external audits and technical reviews Attend quality and production meetings Present welding performance metrics and improvement plans HSE Compliance Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and procedures Promote safe welding practices within fabrication areas Participate in risk assessments toolbox talks and incident investigations Ensure welding operations are carried out safely and e iciently Education Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or equivalent. Professional Certications (Preferred) CSWIP 3.1/3.2 AWS Certied Welding Inspector (CWI) International Welding Engineer (IWE) NACE Certication (desirable) ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred)