Senior Welding Engineer Services

Senior Welding Engineer ServicesFull-timeCompany DescriptionOur client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.Job DescriptionAs the Senior Welding Engineer Services, you will serve as the Company Welding Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all welding-related activities within the NWP package, providing technical leadership and ensuring the highest standards of welding excellence across all project phases.Key Responsibilities:Manage the review and approval processof critical welding deliverables including Welding Execution Plans, WPS, WPQR/PQR, repair procedures and welding consumable specificationsWitness and validate Welding Procedure Qualification Tests (WPQT), welding trials and associated mechanical testing programmesProvide technical expertisefor complex welding issues including dissimilar materials, production repairs, automatic welding, tie-ins and fitness-for-service assessmentsManage critical interfaceswith COMPANY specialists, EPC Contractor and Vendors to ensure consistency of welding practices and compliance with Project integrity requirementsServe as Company welding authorityin technical evaluations, audits and contractor performance assessmentsEnsure strict compliancewith Project Specifications, approved procedures, applicable codes and TotalEnergies requirements for all pipelines, flowlines, piping and structures welding activitiesReview and validate WPS, PQR and welders' qualifications, ensuring proper implementation during construction activitiesMonitor welding execution on site, assessing fit-up, welding parameters, consumables, heat input and workmanship standardsCoordinate with Construction, QC, NDE and Contractor teamsto ensure welding activities are executed safely and in line with approved ITPsSupport qualification, audit, testing and inspection activitiesat fabrication yards and construction sites across multiple international locationsReview and resolve welding-related Technical Queries, Deviation Requests and Non-Conformance ReportsAssess contractor welding performance, identify trends, and propose corrective or improvement actions to address productivity or quality issuesMaintain comprehensive welding documentation, traceability and recordsfor inclusion in the Project Quality DossierEnsure strict compliance with H3SE requirementsduring all welding activities and promote safe working practices on siteProvide regular reportingto the NWP Quality Superintendent on welding performance, issues and risksScope of Authority:Company technical authority for welding qualification, fabrication surveillance and field welding execution within the NWP packageOversight of all welding qualification, fabrication and construction activities associated with pipelines, flowlines, well pads, piping and structural assembliesInvolvement in manufacturing activities performed across multiple international fabrication locations and construction sitesWelding scope covering pipelines, flowlines, well pad piping and structures across multiple construction work frontsFunctional coordination with QC and NDE teams (no direct staff management or budget responsibility)QualificationsProfessional Experience (years):Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projectsExperience in similar position (years):At least 15 years dedicated to welding engineering, fabrication and construction activities.Technical skills:Extensive experience with major EPC and international projectsinvolving pipelines, flowlines, pressure piping and structural fabrication.Extensive experience in automatic pipeline welding processes, mechanized GTAW/GMAW systemsand associated qualification programs.Strong expertise in welding metallurgy, fracture mechanics, welding consumables, heat input management and repair methodologies.Experienced in Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) studiesand their application to welding qualification and defect acceptance.Proven experience in fabrication, welding qualification and construction activities for both sweet and sour service environments.Demonstrated capability to act as technical authorityand lead interfaces with Contractors, Certification Bodies and Company technical specialists.Strong knowledge of pipeline welding codes and standards (API 1104, ASME, DNV), and TotalEnergies GS (PLR, PVV)Experience with welding qualifications, procedures and field supervision.Good understanding of construction execution and field constraints.Level / Diploma:International Welding Engineer (IWE) certification mandatory.Languages:Fluency in English (speaking and writing);Chinese/Arabic would be a plus.Additional InformationPlace of work (City & country ) :Basra, IraqWorking Schedule :28\*28Duration of the mission :24 months + extendableBy clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeImprint