Structural Welder

Role Overview

You’ll fabricate and install steel structures (beams, columns, platforms, pipe supports, skids, frames) per drawings and WPS, ensuring dimensional accuracy, code compliance, and safe execution in shop and/or site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret fabrication drawings/ISOs, WPS/PQR, and weld symbols to plan work.
• Prepare joints (fit-up, beveling, root gaps), align using clamps/fixtures; verify with measuring tools.
• Execute welding (primarily SMAW and FCAW; GMAW/GTAW as required) in all positions (1G–4G; 6G advantageous).
• Perform tacking, root pass, fill, and cap; control heat input, interpass temp, and distortion.
• Conduct pre-/post-weld cleaning, grinding, and visual self-inspection (VT) against acceptance criteria.
• Support NDT (MT/PT/UT/RT) by preparing joints and repairing as per NCRs/Weld Repair Procedures.
• Oxy-fuel/plasma cutting, basic fabrication (drilling, layout, fit-up) and on-site erection activities.
• Maintain welding machines, leads, consumables, and traceability of electrodes/wires and base materials.
• Follow PTW/Hot-Work, confined space, working-at-heights, and lifting plans; keep work area 5S compliant.
• Complete job cards, weld maps, heat numbers, and daily production reports.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Trade/ITI/NVQ or Diploma in Welding/Fabrication (or equivalent apprenticeship).
• 3–5 years structural welding experience in workshop/shipyard/construction/O&G environments.
• Valid welder qualifications: ISO 9606-1 / ASME Section IX / AWS D1.1 (3G/4G minimum; 6G preferred).
• Proven skills in SMAW and FCAW; familiarity with GMAW (and GTAW for stainless) is a plus.
• Able to read drawings, weld symbols, WPS; competent with measuring tools (tape, square, levels, vernier).
• Physically fit to work in all positions, at height, and in hot/outdoor conditions.

Preferred/Added Advantage

• Experience with offshore/marine structures and shipyard standards.
• Knowledge of distortion control, preheat/post-weld heat treatment basics.
• Basic rigging awareness and familiarity with erection sequencing.
• CSWIP 3.0/Visual Welding Inspector basics (nice to have).

HSE & Compliance

• Strict adherence to Hot-Work/PTW, LOTO, gas cylinder safety, fire watch requirements.
• Use of PPE (helmet with proper shade, gloves, FR clothing, harness at heights).
• Participation in toolbox talks, JSAs, and stop-work authority.

KPIs / Performance Measures

• Weld rejection rate (NDT/VT) within target.
• First-time-right percentage and productivity (DLH per meter of weld).
• Compliance to WPS and safety observations closed out.
• On-time completion per fabrication schedule.

Tools & Materials Exposure

SMAW/FCAW/GMAW sets, ovens/quivers for electrodes, grinders, cutting sets, clamps/fixtures; carbon steel, SS, and structural shapes (H/I beams, channels, plates, angles).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,200.00 - AED2,500.00 per month