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.
Key Responsibilities
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