Welding QC Engineer

Role Overview

Welding QC Engineer at Archirodon Group N.V., based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Company Overview

Archirodon is an international EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contractor with over 50 years of experience. The company has an established record completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects globally, and maintains a reputation for reliability, superior performance standards, and client trust.

Role Purpose

Monitor and manage all welding quality control activities across project phases—from design and procurement through construction and final handover—ensuring compliance with project quality requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Documentation & Compliance

• Assist in preparation of quality documentation, including Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and construction documents.
• Review construction documents for compliance with project quality requirements related to welding works.

Monitoring & Control

• Monitor all phases and processes required for effective completion of welding works, including design, procurement, construction and final handover.
• Monitor implementation of Method Statements and Inspection & Test Plans related to welding works.
• Ensure all necessary records are generated in a timely manner in assigned responsibility areas.
• Monitor measurement and testing instruments employed for welding works to verify they are functional and calibrated.
• Monitor close out of punch lists for incomplete welding works.

Inspection & Testing Management

• Manage inspection and testing of welding works in assigned responsibility areas.
• Monitor the work of QC Inspectors under your authority.
• Witness, review and approve welder qualifications, WPS and PQR qualifications.

Quality Records & Analysis

• Conduct statistical analysis and evaluation of test data related to welding works.
• Prepare, file and maintain test and inspection records and all other quality records generated related to welding works.

Non-conformance & Corrective Action

• Advise the QC Manager of non-conformance occurrences.
• Raise Non-conformance Reports where necessary for non-compliant work.
• Monitor closeout and effectiveness of correction and corrective action undertaken.
• Assist construction personnel to identify and resolve problems and potential or actual non-conformances related to welding works.

Coordination & Audits

• Liaise and coordinate with 3rd Party Testing and Inspection Companies as required related to welding works.
• Assist the QC Manager in undertaking periodic audits, including those of sub-contractors and suppliers, with emphasis on technical compliance audits in your field of specialization.
• Attend and witness all Client verification of work on site.
• Coordinate close out of any and all outstanding issues related to welding works.

Certification & Documentation

• Assist in preparation of final documents for certification where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy Engineering with Master's Degree in Welding.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience (ADNOC experience is an advantage).
• Professional certification in welding engineering: IWE or CWE.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, UT, MT and PT.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification; Lead Auditor preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1 certification required; 3.2 preferred.
• Oil & Gas Projects experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledgeable in welding process and welding procedure qualification in line with ASME SEC IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 13847, SHELL DEP and ADNOC specifications.
• Familiar with welding defect identification and root causes with control measures to prevent occurrence.
• Hands-on welding training experience for implementation contractor and vendor welding teams.
• Well versed in monitoring of welding repair data and welder performance.
• Conversant in resolution of site welding issues, including selection of welding consumable based on various material groupings.
• Ability to optimize welding procedure qualification based on material standard and production thickness.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work both independently, exercising professional judgment and coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Information

An expat package is provided. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted; others are encouraged to monitor ongoing vacancies and the company's LinkedIn page. Background checks may be carried out depending on position nature and associated compliance risk level. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality under all applicable data privacy regulations.