Welding Engineer

NOVEL ARABIA MIDDLE EAST LTD is seeking a seasoned Welding Engineering to lead and oversee all welding engineering activities across our fabrication operations, including pressure vessels, structural steel, modular fabrication, piping systems, pipe modules, and pipe racks. This leadership role is critical to ensuring welding quality, compliance, and productivity across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, qualification, and approval of welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, and client specifications
• Manage a team of welding engineers and inspectors, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project requirements
• Oversee welder qualification programs and maintain certification records in compliance with international standards
• Provide expert guidance on welding techniques, metallurgy, and material compatibility for carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy systems
• Collaborate with QA/QC, production, and project teams to resolve welding-related issues and drive continuous improvement
• Review fabrication drawings and ensure welding specifications are accurately implemented
• Monitor welding productivity, consumable usage, and defect rates to optimize performance and reduce rework
• Interface with clients and third-party inspectors to ensure welding deliverables meet contractual and regulatory standards
• Support estimation and planning teams with welding scope definition, man-hour calculations, and technical input
• Champion safety and quality culture within welding operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgy
• Minimum 6-10 years of experience in welding engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within heavy steel fabrication or EPC environments
• In-depth knowledge of welding codes and standards (ASME, AWS, API)
• Proven experience in pressure vessel, structural steel, and piping fabrication
• Certification in CSWIP 3.2, AWS-CWI, or equivalent is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems and welding documentation platforms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼10,000.00 - ﷼14,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jubail: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Welding Engineer: 6 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Jubail (Preferred)