Welding Specialist

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Welding Engineer with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in welding engineering, preferably within the valve manufacturing industry. The candidate must possess strong expertise in welding of cast materials, hardfacing, overlay welding, repair welding, welding procedure qualification, and quality control for critical pressure-containing components.

The ideal candidate should have extensive exposure to industrial valves used in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, and process industries, with strong knowledge of international welding codes, metallurgy, and production optimization.

Welding Engineering & Process Development

Develop, qualify, and optimize welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQR) for production and repair welding activities.

Establish welding parameters for: Cast carbon steel

Stainless steel castings

Alloy steels

Duplex & Super Duplex materials

High-temperature alloys

Lead welding activities for: Hardfacing

Overlay welding

Seal welds

Steam jacket welding

Pressure retaining welds

Define welding sequences, heat input controls, preheat/interpass temperature requirements, and PWHT requirements.

Hardfacing & Overlay Expertise

Develop and monitor overlay welding and hardfacing processes using: Stellite

Inconel

SS overlays

Cobalt-based alloys

Nickel-based alloys

Ensure proper dilution control, overlay thickness, bond integrity, and hardness requirements.

Troubleshoot cracking, porosity, lack of fusion, distortion, and metallurgical failures.

Casting & Repair Welding

Evaluate casting defects and define acceptable repair welding methods.

Coordinate with foundries regarding weld repair procedures and acceptance standards.

Ensure repair welding complies with customer specifications and applicable standards.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure compliance with: ASME Section IX

API standards

ASTM material specifications

Customer specifications (Aramco, ADNOC, Shell, etc.)

Support NDT activities including: RT

PT

MT

UT

PMI

Ferrite testing

Hardness testing

Participate in customer inspections and third-party audits.

Production & Continuous Improvement

Improve welding productivity, quality, and consumable utilization.

Reduce weld repair rates and rework through root cause analysis.

Support automation initiatives and welding process standardization.

Train and mentor welding supervisors, operators, and inspectors.

Documentation & Technical Support

Prepare technical documentation including: WPS/PQR

Weld maps

Repair procedures

Weld data sheets

NCR and CAPA reports

Provide technical support during customer audits and qualification trials.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in: Welding Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in welding engineering.

Strong preference for candidates from: Valve manufacturing

Pressure vessel manufacturing

Oil & gas fabrication

Critical casting industries

Mandatory Technical Skills

Expertise in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW processes.

Strong knowledge of: Hardfacing

Overlay welding

Cast material welding

Dissimilar metal welding

Knowledge of metallurgy related to: Duplex/Super Duplex

WC6/WC9

F91/P91

Stainless steels

High alloy steels

Familiarity with welding automation and mechanized welding systems preferred.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and customer specifications.

Preferred Certifications

CSWIP / AWS / IWE / IWT certification preferred.

NDT Level II knowledge is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Leadership and team management capability

Excellent coordination with production, QA/QC, and customers

Strong documentation and reporting skills

Ability to handle critical customer requirements and deadlines

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