Welder

National Oilwell Varco; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is looking for an experienced welder in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Candidates should have a minimum of 4-6 years in structural and piping welding, especially with FCAW and GMAW processes. The role includes reading and interpreting welding procedures and ensuring a clean and safe workspace.

The ideal applicant will have a High School Diploma or a relevant welding qualification, along with strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Min. 4-6 years’ experience in structural & piping welding in heavy fabrication.
• Capable of qualifying third-party welding qualification tests in all positions.
• Must possess English speaking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Read welding procedures and understand the welding process.
• Perform FCAW and GMAW welding on structural steels.
• Ensure cleanliness of the workplace and equipment.

Skills

FCAW Welding

GMAW Welding

Blueprint interpretation

Welding procedures understanding

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Welding ITI/Diploma certification

Tools

Gas burners

Grinding machines

Welding/gouging machines

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Read Welding procedures and understand welding process.
• FCAW Welding of primary joints of structural items and piping as per WPS, qualified to AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX.
• Attending the weld repair (if any) as per the procedure
• Implementing the distortion control measures during welding activity
• Grinding, Gouging and cleaning/Dress up of the work pieces & welds to the acceptable visual inspection requirements.
• Capable to use various welding gauges and measuring tapes/instruments.
• Ensure clean workplace and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications:

• Education: Min. High School with relevant experience or Welding ITI/ Diploma certification.
• Certificate/Qualification Records of welder performance qualification of various welding processes: FCAW & GMAW.
• Any additional qualification above this will be added advantage

Experience Required:

• Min. 4-6 years’ experience in structural & piping welding in heavy fabrication industry with FCAW process (Mandatory)

Key Competencies & Skills:

• Capable to weld with “FCAW & GMAW’’ process on structural steels.
• Capable to read and interpret welding procedures.
• Capable to read blueprints/drawings and interpret welding requirements.
• Capable to produce PJP, CJP & 6G quality welds on various metals like carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steels.
• Shall have sound technical knowledge welding & gouging processes.
• Should be able to qualify third party welding qualification test in All position.
• Must have the knowledge of English speaking and writing (as all our procedures and forms in English).
• Expertise knowledge in tools required for welding and gouging (Gas burners, Grinding machines, welding/ gouging machines).
• Expert in welding machine setup, handling of shielding gases, consumable control and safe handling of power tools
• Good communications skills

Quality Assurance

• Carry out all duties in accordance with the QMSprocedures and Work Instructions.
• Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training, and instructions.
• To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.