Welding Engineer

BLAZECORP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine industry seeks an experienced Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional. The successful candidate will prepare welding procedure specifications and take charge of welding inspection processes to ensure optimal compliance with quality standards. Applicants should have a strong background in mechanical or marine engineering with relevant certifications and proven experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in the marine industry.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS D1.1, BS EN, ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and qualify WPS & PQR according to codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Lead welding supervisors and inspectors to ensure optimal welding performance.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and ensure compliance with project quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

CSWIP 3.2

Job description

Qualification and Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (welding works) in the marine industry
• Possess certificates such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector / CSWIP 3.2
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of codes such as ASME, AWS D1.1, BS EN, and ISO standards
• Experience communicating with clients and third-party surveyors
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and qualify WPS & PQR according to codes, standards, and project requirements; submit for client and third-party approval
• Lead welding supervisors, inspectors, foremen, and welders to ensure optimal welding performance according to codes and project requirements
• Review mill certificates, welding electrodes, and consumables to ensure compliance with procedures and project requirements; maintain a summary of all WPS related to yard and project
• Review reports such as welding parameter reports, PWHT, PMI, mechanical tests, ferrite, hardness, hydro, leak, weight, pull, dimension, visual, painting, TSA, galvanizing, and NDT to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with QA/QC on documentation preparation including ITP, work instructions, welding maps, NDT maps, manufacturing data, and non-conformance reports
• Orient staff on revisions and changes in codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, BS, EN, client specifications), ensuring implementation into procedures and QMS
• Ensure work complies with project quality standards and procedures outlined in the Quality Plan
• Maintain QMS conformance and customer satisfaction regarding quality requirements
• Issue Corrective Action Requests and NCRs; investigate problems, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Proficient in preparing WPS and PQR for various materials including SS, SDSS, CS, low alloy steel, aluminum, Inconel 625
• Knowledge of different welding processes such as SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW (MIG/MAG), FCAW
• Select suitable welding joints and processes to ensure drawings are implementable in workshop or site
• Liaise with third-party inspectors, class surveyors, and auditors for ISO & API internal audits
• Ensure proper welding management and supervision
• Improve welding processes and techniques using available technology for optimal quality and efficiency
• Monitor welders’ performance to ensure capability and quality
• Coordinate NDE requirements with the welding schedule and location
• Record and monitor weld rejection rates
• Conduct root cause analysis for PQR failures
• Develop welding techniques aligned with production requirements
• Prepare and maintain documents such as weld traceability procedures, consumable procedures, welder qualification records, pre-heat procedures, repair procedures, and control statistics