Welding Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Lead efforts to apply the API 650 standard in designing, fabricating, and inspecting welded steel storage tanks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant welding codes including ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and other pertinent industry standards.
• Apply a variety of welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, TIG, and SAW, adjusting methods based on material type, thickness, and tank design.
• Select appropriate welding materials and consumables (electrodes, filler rods, fluxes) for tanks, ensuring their suitability for carbon steel, stainless steel, and other materials.
• Identify and resolve welding defects such as cracks, porosity, misalignment, and undercuts, leveraging deep experience in troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Oversee the welding process, ensuring compliance with quality standards and addressing any non-conformances promptly.
• Ensure all welders are qualified in accordance with ASME Section IX and track their qualification status.
• Monitor welder performance regularly, ensuring that welding processes meet high standards and approved procedures.
• Work with NDT teams to perform regular inspections and confirm that welded joints meet the required standards.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure welding quality and review inspection reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation for welding procedures and welding inspections.
• Ensure welding activities comply with the latest revisions of relevant codes (API 650, ASME Section IX) and industry best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of welders and junior engineers, ensuring that the team follows best practices and maintains high-quality standards in tank welding.

Skills

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