Qc Welding Engineer

OverviewThe QC Welding Engineer will be responsible for quality control and assurance of all welding-related activities carried out by Contractors and their Subcontractors for the metro project. Working as part of the PMC team the role ensures that welding works comply with approved procedures specifications applicable codes and standards Dubai Municipality and project quality requirements. The QC Welding Engineer will oversee welding activities primarily associated with structural steel fabrication from plate into built up section at the factories of suppliers as well on site during the structural or secondary steel assembly. Duties will include QC of welding activities of below ground and above ground pipework mechanical systems equipment supports and other structural welded components and assemblies across the stations depots and metro facilities.Your roleQuality Control & Assurance WeldingAct as the PMCs specialist representative for all welding-related quality matters on site and at steelwork production facilities.Ensure that all welding works are executed in accordance with:Contract specifications.Dubai Municipality Codes.Approved drawings and method statements.Approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).Project Quality Plan and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).Applicable international standards (e.g. AWS ASME ISO EN BS).Monitor contractors compliance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements at all times.Welding Procedures & DocumentationReview and provide recommendations on:Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQR).Verify that only approved welding procedures and qualified welders are used on site.Ensure welding consumables electrodes filler materials and gases comply with specifications and are properly stored and handled.Inspection & TestingCarry out or witness inspections for welding works at all stages including:Fit-up and joint preparation.Welding execution.Visual inspection (VT).Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) such as RT UT MT PT (as applicable).Coordinate with third-party testing agencies and review NDT reports.Ensure repair procedures are approved and properly implemented where welding defects are identified.Weld defects and welder traceability is assured to monitor performance of welders and improvement actions.Site Supervision & SurveillanceConduct routine surveillance of welding activities at stations depots workshops and site fabrication yards.Verify that welding equipment machines and calibration records are valid and compliant.Ensure pre-heating post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and environmental controls are applied as required.Monitor welding activities involving:Structural steel fabrication and fit up works at the fabrication and installation stage.Secondary structures and site assembly welding activities.Mechanical and piping systems.Equipment supports and frames.HVAC duct supports and mechanical installations (as applicable).Non-Conformance & Corrective ActionsIdentify record and report welding-related non-conformances (NCRs).Verify implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.Support root cause analysis for repeated or critical welding defects.Analyse NCR and associated welder for repetitive defects and any appropriate corrective actions.Coordination & Interface ManagementCoordinate closely with:Quality Manager and QAQC Engineers.Resident Engineers and discipline engineers (MEP Civil Structural).QC Inspectors and site inspectors.Contractors QA/QC teams and welding supervisors.Third Party consultants appointed to witness fabrication of steelworks.Participate in coordination meetings related to quality construction sequencing and interface issues.Health Safety & Environment (HSE)Ensure welding activities comply with project HSE requirements.Verify that contractors implement safe welding practices including:Hot work permits.Fire prevention measures.Proper PPE usage.Safe handling of gas cylinders and welding equipment.Participate in safety audits and inspections as required.Reporting & RecordsMaintain accurate records of welding inspections approvals and test results.Prepare regular reports on welding quality status issues and trends.Contribute to weekly and monthly quality reports prepared by the PMC team.Support to Testing Commissioning & HandoverSupport final inspections and punch listing related to welded components.Verify completion and approval of welding dossiers and quality records for handover.Ensure welding documentation is complete traceable and ready for final acceptance by the client and operator.About youEducationBachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Welding Engineering Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline.Professional Certifications (Preferred)Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) / International Welding Engineer (IWE)AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalentCSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent certification (highly desirable)ExperienceMin