Welding Supervisor

Estithmar Holding Group; Al-Shahaniya; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elegancia Steel is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee welding operations in our structural steel fabrication facility in Qatar. The role emphasizes managing welding activities, ensuring adherence to WPS and project specs, and promoting a safe, efficient environment.

You will coordinate with QA/QC, NDT, and Fabrication teams, maintain welder qualifications, and drive continuous improvement to meet production targets while minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI in Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6–12 years in structural steel fabrication.
• 3–5 years GCC supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes: GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiar with AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.
• Experience in large-scale fabrication and erection projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily/weekly welding activities to match production schedules.
• Ensure welding work follows WPS, specs, and quality standards.
• Manage welding manpower, productivity, attendance, and overtime.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, NDT, and Fabrication teams.
• Maintain welder qualification records and training programs.
• Monitor quality, investigate defects, implement corrective actions.
• Oversee handling of welding consumables and gases.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of welding equipment.
• Prepare daily production and welding reports.
• Support continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Skills

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

SAW

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME IX knowledge

Supervisory experience

Education

Diploma/ITI in Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

SAW

Reading fabrication drawings

Welding symbols

AWS D1.1

ASME Section IX

Job description

Welding Supervisor

Location: Qatar

Company: Elegancia Steel

Industry: Structural Steel Fabrication

Elegancia Steel is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee welding operations within our structural steel fabrication facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing welding activities, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, maintaining quality standards, and achieving production targets while promoting a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Diploma/ITI in Welding Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-12 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Minimum 3-5 years of GCC experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes including GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and SAW.
• Proficient in reading fabrication drawings and interpreting welding symbols.
• Sound knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and other applicable welding codes and standards.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication and erection projects is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily and weekly welding activities in line with production schedules.
• Ensure all welding work is performed in accordance with approved WPS, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Manage and monitor welding manpower, productivity, attendance, and overtime.
• Coordinate with Production, QA/QC, NDT, and Fabrication teams to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain welder qualification records and support certification and training programs.
• Monitor welding quality, investigate defects, and implement corrective actions to minimize rework.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and control of welding consumables and gases.
• Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of welding equipment.
• Prepare daily production reports, welding records, consumable reports, and progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing productivity and reducing waste.

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale structural steel fabrication facilities.
• Heavy steel structures, industrial projects, pre-engineered buildings (PEB), oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
• Managing welding operations in high-volume production environments.