Welding Quality Specialist for Arabian International Company, Saudi Arabia

Being part of the Attieh Group of companies that was established in 1952, we have over 60 years of steel heritage and over 20 years of experience in the steel business. Since our production started in 1994, AIC has successfully fabricated over one million tons of steel with exports to GCC, America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. In serving the global market, we have established facilities in key regions of the KSA and UAE and in-house specialized engineering centers in Egypt and India with more than 250 Engineers

Position: Welding Quality Specialist- Aerospace & Defense

Key Responsibilities:

1. Welding Inspection and Testing:

- Perform thorough inspections of welded joints and assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS standards and customer specifications.

- Conduct visual inspections, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and other required tests on welds.

- Review and verify welder qualifications, welding procedures, and welding consumables to

ensure they meet project requirements.

2. Quality Assurance and Compliance:

- Ensure all welding activities adhere to the applicable codes, standards, and project-specific requirements, particularly AWS standards.

- Develop and maintain inspection and test plans (ITPs) for welding processes.

- Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices during welding operations.

3. Documentation and Reporting:

- Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, including reports on weld quality, NDT results, and any non-conformances.

- Document and track welding non-conformances and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.

- Prepare final quality documentation packages for submission to clients, including welding logs, inspection records, and certifications.

4. Welding Process Oversight:

- Monitor and evaluate welding processes and techniques to ensure they meet the required

standards and specifications.

- Assist in the development and qualification of new welding procedures (PQR/WPS) as needed.

- Review and maintain WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and PQR (Procedure

Qualification Record) matrices.

- Work closely with production teams to resolve welding-related quality issues and provide technical support.

5. Training and Development:

- Provide guidance and training to welders and other personnel on welding quality

standards and best practices.

- Ensure all welders are certified according to project requirements and maintain their

certifications.

6. Coordination and Communication:

- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other QC personnel to ensure welding quality is maintained throughout the project.

- Liaise with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory bodies as required.

- Attend project meetings to discuss welding quality issues and provide updates on welding QC activities.

Qualifications:

- Certification: CSWIP Level 3 or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) AWS.

- Experience: 9 to 10 years of experience (Degree & Diploma), including 9+ years in the relevant scope of work in the Oil and Gas Industry.

- Experience in aerospace and defense welding is considered a plus.

- In-depth knowledge of various welding processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, SMAW).

- In-depth knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, CSWIP 3.2 or 3.3).

- Strong understanding of metallurgy as it applies to welding and material selection.

- Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in interpreting welding codes and standards.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports and documentation.

- Technical Skills: Proficient in using welding inspection tools and equipment, as well as relevant software for documentation and reporting

Email: Jobs@aicsteel.com, m.galit@aicsteel.com, rak.aiccareers@aicsteel.com, r.tauro@aicsteel.com