Welding Engineer
Al Shuwayer Group of Companies
Key Job Responsibilities:
Prepare the pre-WPS for the new PQR Qualification.
Schedule and conduct a new PQR/WQT qualification.
Providing the PQR qualification test details as per section and codes.
Witnessing of PQR qualifications tests at the NDT lab, if any.
Prepare the WPS as per applicable codes.
Submission and obtaining of WPS/PQR clients approval.
RCA for any PQR and weld failure.
Follow-up and coordinate for PQR and WQT reports from the NDT agency.
Follow-up and coordinate for PQR and WQT materials and test specimen readiness.
Maintain and update the WPS, PQR, WQT and initial production weld records.
Coordinate for weld map and NDT map preparations.
Providing the post-weld heat treatment requirements parameters as per the project specification.
Monitor welder performance control and Weld data Management.
Evaluate dissimilar metal welding, special alloy welding, and welding requirements for carbon steel, low-alloy steel, stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, and other materials within the facility's approved scope.
Resolve welding-related technical issues, including weld defects, repair methods, distortion, cracking, and weldability concerns.
Select suitable welding processes, filler metals, joint designs, and welding techniques based on material grades, thicknesses, service conditions, and project requirements.
Provide technical guidance on welding processes such as GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and other applicable processes.
Competencies:
Read and understand the ISO metric and P & ID drawings and Piping Class
Familiar and understand the Saudi Aramco Standards and international section codes
Candidate shall meet the Saudi Aramco Sch. Q requirements.
Professional Skills:
Welding Engineer shall demonstrate working knowledge of codes as required, such as ASME Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ASME B31.3/4/8, NACE, and API 620/650, 1104 and AWS D1.1/1.6, and testing equipment including Positive Material Identification test equipment required for the inspection of mechanical commodities such as pipes, fittings, valves, structural steel, etc.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in in manufacturing plant in the specific commodity.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Mechanical / Metallurgical Engineering.
Special Certifications:
IWE, IWT or equivalent relevant certification, as applicable.