Welding Specialist

Specialist-Welding Define and govern Welding Procedures (WPS), PQRs, and WPQ for all project types (Bulk Material Handling, Minerals Processing Plants, Pellet Plants, Steel Plants, Non Ferrous Projects). Ensure compliance with international standards (ASME, AWS, EN, IS codes). Lead development of advanced welding techniques (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, Orbital Welding, Cladding, Hardfacing). Drive adoption of automation & mechanized welding for improved productivity and quality Provide technical guidance to project teams during fabrication, erection, pre commissioning, and shutdowns. Conduct critical welding reviews, joint designs, consumable selection, and metallurgy decisions. Troubleshoot complex site issues including material incompatibilities, failures, distortions, rework, delays, etc. Review and approve subcontractor welding capabilities Ensure all welding works meet IC level and client quality requirements. Establish Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and QA procedures specific to welding. Implement root cause analyses (RCA) and corrective action plans for welding defects. Audit fabrication shops, yards, and site welding operations Develop and run Welding Engineer, Supervisor & Welder skill enhancement programs across IC. Define and monitor welder qualification programs. Support development of welding simulators, training modules, and certification paths Ensure strict compliance with welding safety practices, including hot work permits, PPE, fume extraction, and fire safety. Promote sustainable welding solutions (low fume consumables, reduced wastage) Optimize consumable selection and usage to reduce wastage and cost. Drive initiatives to reduce rework and improve fabrication cycle times. Develop KPIs for productivity, quality, and cost control in welding Work closely with Engineering, Quality, SCM, Construction, HSE, Tendering, and Digital teams. Support tendering teams with welding inputs, productivity benchmarks, and cost estimates. Lead digital transformation initiatives (e WPS, welder performance monitoring, NDT integration)