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.
