• Application Deadline: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Welding Engineer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Delta




• City Warri




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Welding Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, qualifying, and supervising all welding activities for the pipeline project.


• The role ensures full compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and regulatory standards while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

Technical & Engineering:

• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records POR), and welding Procedure Qualification Tests AWPOT).


• Ensure that the required WPSs are supplied by the contractor to cover all requirements to meet code.


• Review all mechanical test results to ensure in line with project requirements.


• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section X, 150 standards, and project-specific specifications.


• Provide technical support for onshore/offshore pipeline welding operations including tie-ins, hot taps, and repairs.


• Review and approve welder qualification tests and maintain welder performance records.


• Resolve welding-related technical ssues and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

Quality Assurance control:

• Ensure implementation of project welding Quality Control Plans.


• Monitor weld repair rates and recommend improvement strategies. Interface with QA/QC teams to ensure compliance with NDT requirements (RT, UT, AUT, MT, PT).


• Participate in internal and external audits.


• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and record management for all welding activities.

Construction Support:

• Supervise welding activities during mainline welding, station piping, and facility construction.


• Coordinate with construction, inspection, and subcontractor teams.


• Support material selection, welding consumables control, and storage compliance.


• Participate in pre-weid meetings and method statement reviews.

HSE & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies during welding operations.


• Conduct welding risk assessments and method statement reviews.


• Promote afo work practices and compliance vich company and regulatory standards.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare welding performance reports and KPIS.


• Maintain welding logs, welder qualifications, NOT reports, and as-built documentation.


• Provide periodic updates to Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.


• Minimum of 10 years' experience in oil & gas pipeline construction projects.


• Demonstrated experience in long-distance pipeline welding (onshore/offshore).


• Strong knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.4, ASME Section IX, ONV (where applicable), I50 3834


• Experience with automatic welding systems and mechanized welding is an advantage.


• Familiarity with AUT Systems for pipeline projects.


• Certifications (Preferred), Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or equivalent


• CSWIP 3.2/IWE/WT certification, NDT Level I| (advantageous).


• Relevant H5E certifications (advantageous)


• Excellent knowledge of pipeline integrity and welding metallurgy


• Strong documentation and reporting skills


• Ability to manage subcontractors and multicultural teams


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.