Introduction

What are you going to do 

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Welding Engineer to act as the welding Subject Matter Expert across a high-profile project. This is a key role within our client's team, ensuring welding integrity for pipelines, flowlines, piping and structures, and liaising closely with contractors and specialists to safeguard project quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Company Welding Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all welding-related activities within the NWP package.
  • Manage the review and approval process of critical welding deliverables including Welding Execution Plans, WPS, WPQR/PQR, repair procedures and welding consumable specifications.
  • Witness and validate Welding Procedure Qualification Tests (WPQT), welding trials and associated mechanical testing programs.
  • Provide technical support and expertise for complex welding issues including dissimilar materials, production repairs, automatic welding, tie-ins and fitness-for-service assessments.
  • Manage the Interface with Company specialists, EPC Contractor and Vendors to ensure consistency of welding practices and compliance with Project integrity requirements.
  • Participate in technical evaluations, audits and contractor performance assessments as Company welding authority.
  • Ensure that all welding activities related to pipelines, flowlines, piping and structures are performed in compliance with Project Specifications, approved procedures, applicable codes and Company requirements.
  • Review and validate WPS, PQR and welders' qualifications and ensure proper implementation during construction activities.
  • Monitor and assess welding execution on site, including fit-up, welding parameters, consumables, heat input and workmanship.
  • Coordinate closely with Construction, QC, NDE and Contractor teams to ensure welding activities are executed safely and in line with approved ITPs.
  • Support qualification, audit, testing and inspection activities at fabrication yards and construction sites.
  • Review and support resolution of welding-related Technical Queries, Deviation Requests and Non-Conformance Reports.
  • Assess contractor welding performance, identify trends, productivity or quality issues, and propose corrective or improvement actions.
  • Ensure proper welding documentation, traceability and records are maintained for inclusion in the Project Quality Dossier.
  • Ensure strict compliance with H3SE requirements during all welding activities and promote safe working practices on site.
  • Provide regular reporting to the NWP Quality Superintendent on welding performance, issues and risks.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 20+ years of Oil & Gas experience, including 15+ years in welding engineering, fabrication, and construction.
  • Proven EPC and international project experience covering pipelines, flowlines, pressure piping, and structural fabrication.
  • Strong expertise in automatic/mechanized welding (GTAW/GMAW), welding metallurgy, fracture mechanics, consumables, heat input control, and repair methods.
  • Experienced in Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA), welding qualifications, defect acceptance, and qualification programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in sweet and sour service fabrication and construction activities.
  • Ability to act as a technical authority, coordinating with contractors, certification bodies, and company specialists.
  • Solid knowledge of API 1104, ASME, DNV, and Company GS standards (PLR/PVV).
  • Hands-on experience with welding procedures, qualifications, field supervision, and construction execution.
  • International Welding Engineer (IWE) certification mandatory.
  • Fluent in English; Chinese or Arabic is an advantage.
  • Strong leadership, technical judgment, analytical skills, and communication abilities.

What we offer 

Closing: 20 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

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