Welding Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manage welding philosophy, procedures, and quality control from the bid phase through project completion
• Prepare and issue preliminary welding documents, including WPS, WPQR, and welding books
• Review client specifications, scopes of work, and pipe metallurgy to develop detailed welding procedures
• Coordinate the qualification of welding procedures and welders, including scheduling personnel and systems
• Review subcontractor tender documents, technical qualifications, and welding submissions
• Monitor welding quality by analyzing defect rate trends and proposing corrective actions
• Manage welding consumables by evaluating quantities, preparing purchase requests, and monitoring consumption
• Maintain updated project welding files and databases to ensure traceability and data availability
• Support the QHSE department with subcontractor assessments and audits

Requirements

• Fluency in the English language
• Strong knowledge of welding procedures and technical specifications
• Proven experience with WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and WPQR (Welding Procedure Qualification Records)
• Solid understanding of metallurgy
• Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation

Benefits

• 12-month renewable contract
• Paid holidays
• Standard office-based working hours (40 hours per week)
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package, including health insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth through the "One Saipem Way" model

About the Company

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors. Operating both offshore and onshore, the company is committed to "Engineering for a sustainable future," supporting the energy transition through technological innovation and digital processes. With a presence in over 50 countries and a diverse workforce of 30,000 people, Saipem focuses on delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions for a changing world.