QC Welding Engineer

Overview

The 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 role

Quality Control & Assurance – Welding

• Act 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 & Documentation

• Review 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 & Testing

• Carry 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 & Surveillance

• Conduct 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 Actions

• Identify, 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 Management

• Coordinate 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 & Records

• Maintain 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 & Handover

• Support 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 You

Education

• Bachelors 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 equivalent
• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or equivalent certification (highly desirable)
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in welding inspection and quality control in the fabrication of Structural Steel and secondary steel.
• Minimum 8–12 years of relevant experience in welding inspection and quality control on large infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven experience on metro, railway, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Prior experience working within a PMC / Engineer / Supervision Consultant role is strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing welding works by multiple contractors and subcontractors.
  
  

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of international welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, ISO, EN).
• Understanding of Steelwork fabrication techniques and traceability of materials when fabricating from Steel plate and built up section.
• Familiarity with DM Codes relating to built up section and the QC, Qualification and traceability of materials requirements.
• Familiarity with NDT methods, acceptance criteria, and reporting.
• Understanding of welding activities primarily in structural steel fabrication but also, piping, and mechanical installations typical of metro projects.
  
  

Software & Tools

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to review drawings, WPS, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with document control, Inspection Records (ITR) and quality management systems
  
  

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong quality mindset.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and assert quality requirements on site.
• Ability to ensure the highest standards whilst applying sound engineering judgement in the workplace.
• Professional integrity and commitment to safety and quality.
  
  

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
  
  

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