About the Role
This position involves performing welding, fabrication, and metalworking activities within Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities. You will be responsible for carrying out welding operations in accordance with approved procedures, technical specifications, and applicable industry standards. The role includes the cutting, fitting, assembly, and fabrication of mechanical and structural components, supporting the installation of piping systems and associated mechanical equipment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding, fabrication, and metalworking activities in Oil & Gas and petrochemical facilities.
- Carry out welding operations in accordance with approved procedures and technical specifications.
- Perform metal cutting, fitting, assembly, and fabrication of mechanical and structural components.
- Support pipe fitting, welding, and installation of piping systems and associated mechanical equipment.
- Inspect welded joints and fabricated components to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
- Interpret engineering drawings, welding specifications, and fabrication instructions.
- Support rigging and lifting operations during mechanical installation and fabrication activities.
- Coordinate with scaffolding and rigging teams to ensure safe access and handling of materials.
- Identify welding defects, fabrication issues, and equipment problems and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain welding tools, fabrication equipment, and work areas in safe operating condition.
- Follow OSHA safety requirements and applicable workplace safety procedures.
- Prepare work reports and maintain documentation related to welding, fabrication, and inspection activities.
Education
- Local and Expat Candidates with a Degree: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Bachelor's degree in a Technical, Trade, or Vocational field specializing in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology.
- Expat Candidates Without a Degree: High School Certificate or Vocational School Diploma in Mechanical Technology.
Experience
- Candidates with a Degree: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Candidates Without a Degree: Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
English Language Proficiency
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL scores:
- Internet-Based (iBT): 60
- Paper-Based (PBT): 498
- Computer-Based (CBT): 171
Preferred Technical Skills & Experience
- Experience in Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments.
- Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, and metalworking activities.
- Experience in pipe fitting and mechanical fabrication.
- Familiarity with scaffolding and rigging operations.
- Ability to interpret welding procedures, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
- Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and applicable SAEP standards (S01, S12, S07).
- Understanding of welding inspection requirements and quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and OSHA requirements.
Preferred Certifications
- OSHA Safety Certification.
- Welder Qualification Test Record (WQTR) in accordance with ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
- Relevant welding qualification or certification aligned with AWS D1.1 or applicable SAEP requirements.
