Job Summary
The Welding Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, qualifying, and supervising all welding activities for the pipeline project.
The role ensures full compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and regulatory standards while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Main Responsibilities
Technical & Engineering:
Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records POR), and welding Procedure Qualification Tests AWPOT).
Ensure that the required WPSs are supplied by the contractor to cover all requirements to meet code.
Review all mechanical test results to ensure in line with project requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section X, 150 standards, and project-specific specifications.
Provide technical support for onshore/offshore pipeline welding operations including tie-ins, hot taps, and repairs.
Review and approve welder qualification tests and maintain welder performance records.
Resolve welding-related technical ssues and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
Quality Assurance control:
Ensure implementation of project welding Quality Control Plans.
Monitor weld repair rates and recommend improvement strategies. Interface with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with NDT requirements (RT, UT, AUT, MT, PT).
Participate in internal and external audits.
Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and record management for all welding activities.
Construction Support:
Supervise welding activities during mainline welding, station piping, and facility construction.
Coordinate with construction, inspection, and subcontractor teams.
Support material selection, welding consumables control, and storage compliance.
Participate in pre-weid meetings and method statement reviews.
HSE & Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies during welding operations.
Conduct welding risk assessments and method statement reviews.
Promote afo work practices and compliance vich company and regulatory standards.
Reporting & Documentation:
Prepare welding performance reports and KPIS.
Maintain welding logs, welder qualifications, NOT reports, and as-built documentation.
Provide periodic updates to Project Management.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in oil & gas pipeline construction projects.
Demonstrated experience in long-distance pipeline welding (onshore/offshore).
Strong knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section IX, ONV (where applicable), I50 3834
Experience with automatic welding systems and mechanized welding is an advantage.
Familiarity with AUT Systems for pipeline projects.
Certifications (Preferred), Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or equivalent
CSWIP 3.2/IWE/WT certification, NDT Level I| (advantageous).
Relevant H5E certifications (advantageous)
Excellent knowledge of pipeline integrity and welding metallurgy
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Ability to manage subcontractors and multicultural teams
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.