A global leader in offshore and onshore energy infrastructure is hiring a Principal Welding Engineer in Dubai to guide the Welding Engineering discipline and metallurgical consultative welding services across onshore and offshore projects, solving complex welding-related problems and leading functional teams as a recognized specialist in the field.
Job Type at a Glance
Employment: Full-Time, On-Site, Dubai
Level: Principal / Specialist Engineering Role
Scope: Onshore & Offshore Projects, Subsea Pipelines
About the Role – Welding Engineering Leadership
Core Function: Guide the Welding Engineering discipline and metallurgical consultative services
Scope Coverage: Onshore and offshore projects, including subsea pipelines
Team Leadership: Lead functional teams or projects as a recognized welding specialist
Deliverables: Weld procedures, qualification plans, and consumable estimation
Global Impact & Career Opportunity
Industry Legacy: Over 100 years driving the energy transition worldwide
Global Scale: More than 30,000 employees across 54 countries
Technical Network: Direct engagement with TWI, DNV, EWI, and global welding technology groups
Career Growth: Senior specialist role with real influence over project outcomes and team development
Position Overview
This Principal Welding Engineer role is responsible for interpreting internal and external business issues and recommending best practices to solve complex welding-related problems. Working independently with minimal guidance, you will guide the Welding Engineering discipline and metallurgical consultative services for onshore and offshore projects, oversee welding qualification plans and procedures, manage the welding school facility, and liaise with a wide range of internal and external technical stakeholders.
Why This Role Matters: As Principal Welding Engineer you shape welding strategy and quality across major onshore and offshore energy projects, work directly with globally recognized bodies like TWI and DNV, lead the training and development of welding engineers and the wider workforce, influence bidding and R&D on the latest welding technologies, and take on a senior specialist role within a 100+ year, 30,000-strong global energy organization.
Key Responsibilities
Welding Engineering Discipline Leadership
- Guide the Welding Engineering discipline and metallurgical consultative welding services for onshore and offshore projects
- Lead functional teams or projects as a recognized specialist in welding
Welding Qualification & Procedure Management
- Develop the Project Welding Qualification Execution Plan defining weld procedures, schedules, and consumable requirements
- Establish priorities relevant to project schedules and review progress
- Review and approve Project Weld Procedures through communication with customers and Certifying Authorities
- Select appropriate electrodes based on physical, chemical, corrosion, weldability, and economic factors
Project & Materials Management
- Review project schedules, material control reports, and welding consumable estimates
- Complete welding consumable project-specific requirements estimation and monitoring
- Complete readiness reviews for important offshore campaigns
- Monitor projects during the execution stage
Training, Development & Technology
- Manage the welding school facility for workforce training and development
- Assist in the support and development of automatic welding systems
- Work with Fabrication Management, Yard Welding, Marine Group, and AWS on R&D and new technology
- Maintain contact with technical groups such as TWI, DNV, and EWI for updates on the latest technology
Quality, Problem Resolution & Team Management
- Assist in resolving metallurgical, welding, and quality-related problems by investigating failure causes
- Initiate “Fit for Purpose” evaluations of nonconforming work
- Evaluate the performance of Welding Engineers, including training needs and compensation decisions
- Visit vendor facilities for technical evaluation and support bid input through the Welding Engineering Group
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- MS/M Tech/ME in Welding
- BS/BE/B Tech in Welding, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- 8+ years directly related to welding, metallurgy, materials, and subsea pipelines
Certifications
- Chartered Engineer (C Eng.) or Senior Member of Welding Institute or similar professional body preferred
- Welding Inspection Qualification preferred
About the Company
This role sits with a global energy and offshore infrastructure leader whose ingenuity has helped forge some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain, from laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level to installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore and building offshore wind infrastructure. With more than 100 years of experience and over 30,000 employees across 54 countries, the company continues to drive the energy transition through engineering excellence.
Career Excellence: Lead welding engineering strategy for some of the world’s most ambitious offshore energy projects.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Welding Engineers: With 8+ years across welding, metallurgy, and subsea pipeline projects
- Metallurgical Specialists: Experienced in materials selection and failure investigation
- Offshore Fabrication Professionals: Familiar with onshore and offshore project execution
- Certified Welding Inspectors: Holding or working toward professional welding certifications
- Technical Team Leaders: Ready to manage engineers, training programs, and vendor relationships
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