Senior Welding Engineer
Iraq
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
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 knowledgeÂ
- 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.