Welding Engineer at International Energy Services Limited (IESL)

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.