Welding Engineer / Welding Manager - Pressure Vessels & Heavy Fabrication

About Zeeco

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, delivering innovative technologies that help the world's leading energy and industrial companies operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Our expertise spans fired heaters, burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, waste incineration systems, and combustion solutions serving the refining, petrochemical, LNG, chemical, power, and pharmaceutical industries.

Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA), Zeeco operates engineering, manufacturing, and service facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our India manufacturing facility plays a critical role in delivering world-class combustion equipment to customers worldwide.

At Zeeco, you'll work alongside industry experts, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to projects that set global benchmarks in quality, safety, and innovation.

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Welding Engineer to lead and optimize welding engineering activities for the manufacture of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, piping systems, and structural fabrication.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about welding technology, quality excellence, process innovation, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA/QC, and Project teams to ensure all welding operations meet the highest international quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Engineering & Procedure Qualification

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Standard Welding Procedures (SWP).
• Ensure welding procedures comply with applicable ASME, API, PED, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support new product development through selection of appropriate welding techniques and qualification processes.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Ensure welding activities comply with project specifications and international quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams during inspection and testing activities.
• Review weld quality and ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable codes.

Support NDT planning and interpretation including

Liquid Penetrant Examination (LPE)

Magnetic Particle Examination (MPE)

Ultrasonic Examination (UT)

Radiographic Examination (RT)

Technical Support & Process Improvement

• Work closely with Design, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, and Project teams to resolve welding-related technical challenges.
• Evaluate material weldability and recommend suitable welding processes and consumables.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, weld quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, automation, and international standards.

Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate welding defects and non-conformities.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring quality issues.

Team Leadership & Development

• (Primarily applicable for Manager role)
• Lead, mentor, and develop welding personnel.
• Conduct welder qualification and certification programs.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Train teams on best welding practices, new technologies, and code requirements.

Equipment & Consumables Management

• Evaluate welding equipment and automation technologies.
• Optimize welding consumables for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Support consumable estimation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance planning.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare technical reports related to welding activities, inspections, and qualifications.
• Maintain complete documentation for welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspections, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and international code requirements.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess strong hands-on knowledge of welding materials, processes, and international codes.

Materials

Experience with fabrication and welding of

Carbon Steel (P1)

Cr-Mo Steels (P3, P4, P5)

Martensitic, Ferritic & Austenitic Steels (P6, P7, P8)

Stainless Steel

SS304

SS304L

SS316

SS316L

SS321

SS410

Duplex & Super Duplex Stainless Steel

• Inconel and other nickel-based alloys
• Other exotic materials

Welding Processes

Hands-on expertise in one or more of

SMAW

GTAW (TIG)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

SAW

ESSC

Groove Welding

Weld Overlay

Experience with GTAW automation and welding of exotic materials will be considered a strong advantage.

Codes & Standards

Working knowledge of

ASME Section I

ASME Section II

ASME Section V

ASME Section VIII

ASME Section IX

ASME B31.3

API Codes

PED Requirements

Additional Technical Knowledge

Experience in

Heat Treatment

Welding Procedure Qualification

Welder Qualification & Certification

Consumable Selection & Estimation

Welding Documentation

NDT Coordination

Pressure Equipment Manufacturing

Preferred Experience and Education Qualification

Preferred Experience

Welding Engineer

• Experience: 2–6 years
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Process Equipment, Heavy Engineering, Energy, EPC, or Pressure Vessel manufacturing.

Welding Manager

• Experience: 8–15 years
• Demonstrated experience leading welding engineering teams in heavy fabrication or process equipment manufacturing.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or Welding Engineering
• <M.Tech> in Welding or Metallurgical Engineering will be an added advantage.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in manufacturing or fabrication of the following equipment will be highly preferred

Pressure Vessels

Heat Exchangers

Boilers

Fired Heaters

Process Piping

Structural Fabrication

Oil & Gas Equipment

Heavy Industrial Equipment