Welding Engineer

Job Purpose:

To oversee, monitor, and manage all welding activities in shipbuilding projects, ensuring welding quality, production efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and safety norms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in compliance with shipbuilding standards such as AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, ABS, DNV, LR.
• Review and interpret ship drawings, welding symbols, and technical documentation to ensure correct execution.
• Select appropriate welding consumables, shielding gases, materials, and methods (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, MIG/MAG).
• Conduct welding trials and process optimization for hull structure, pipe welding, and equipment installation.
• Ensure proper heat control, pre-heating, post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), distortion control, and dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor weld quality through visual inspection and coordinate NDT processes (UT, RT, PT, MT).
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to resolve welding defects, NCRs, rework analysis, and corrective actions.
• Train, supervise, and certify welders; maintain welding skills matrix.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements, including WHMIS, PPE, hot work permits, and confined space welding safety.
• Maintain documentation, reports, test records, and compliance logs for audits and classification approvals.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in heavy fabrication or shipbuilding environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person