*2. Technical Support to Fabrication 3. Welder Qualification 4. Welding Consumables Control 5. Welding Quality Assurance 6. Process Monitoring & Optimization 7. Documentation & Reporting** Welding Procedure Development
* Prepare and review:
+ WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications)
+ PQR (Procedure Qualification Records)
- Ensure procedures comply with applicable codes such as:
- ASME Section IX
- AWS D1.1
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API / ISO standards
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Coordinate procedure qualification tests and approvals.
- Provide technical guidance to welding supervisors and production teams.
- Resolve welding-related issues on shop floor.
- Interpret drawings, weld maps, and specifications.
- Plan and conduct welder qualification tests (WQT).
- Ensure welders are qualified in accordance with project and code requirements.
- Maintain welder qualification records and continuity logs.
- Specify and approve welding consumables (electrodes, wires, flux).
- Ensure proper storage, baking, and handling of consumables.
- Monitor usage and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Coordinate with QA/QC team on:
- Fit-up inspections
- Visual inspections
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NDT requirements (RT, UT, MPI, DPI)
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Analyze weld defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor welding repair rates and improve quality performance.
- Monitor welding parameters and efficiency.
- Optimize welding processes for:
- Productivity improvement
- Cost reduction
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Quality enhancement
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Support implementation of advanced welding techniques where applicable.
- Maintain welding documentation including:
- WPS/PQR records
- Welder qualification logs
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Welding traceability records
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Prepare reports on:
- Weld status
- Defect analysis
- Productivity metrics
