Welding Engineer

Larsen & Toubro; Oman; On-site; OMR 19,225 - 26,915; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a skilled professional to oversee welding procedure development. Responsibilities include preparing WPS/PQR, providing technical support to fabrication teams, and managing welder qualifications.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards, optimize welding processes, and maintain detailed documentation. Attention to quality assurance and the ability to resolve technical issues are critical for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and API/ISO standards.
• Experience in conducting welder qualification tests.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to teams.
• Proficient in documentation and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Coordinate procedure qualification tests and ensure compliance with codes.
• Resolve welding-related issues on shop floor.
• Monitor welding parameters for process optimization.

Job description

1. Welding Procedure Development

• Prepare and review:
  • WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
  • PQR (Procedure Qualification Records)
• Ensure procedures comply with applicable codes such as:
  • ASME Section IX
  • AWS D1.1
  • API / ISO standards
• Coordinate procedure qualification tests and approvals.

2. Technical Support to Fabrication

• Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors and production teams.
• Resolve welding-related issues on shop floor.
• Interpret drawings, weld maps, and specifications.

3. Welder Qualification

• Plan and conduct welder qualification tests (WQT).
• Ensure welders are qualified in accordance with project and code requirements.
• Maintain welder qualification records and continuity logs.

4. Welding Consumables Control

• Specify and approve welding consumables (electrodes, wires, flux).
• Ensure proper storage, baking, and handling of consumables.
• Monitor usage and ensure compliance with procedures.

5. Welding Quality Assurance

• Coordinate with QA/QC team on:
  • Fit-up inspections
  • Visual inspections
  • NDT requirements (RT, UT, MPI, DPI)
• Analyze weld defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor welding repair rates and improve quality performance.

6. Process Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor welding parameters and efficiency.
• Optimize welding processes for:
  • Productivity improvement
  • Cost reduction
  • Quality enhancement
• Support implementation of advanced welding techniques where applicable.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain welding documentation including:
  • WPS/PQR records
  • Welder qualification logs
  • Welding traceability records
• Prepare reports on:
  • Weld status
  • Defect analysis
  • Productivity metrics