Welding Engineer

About Zeeco:

Zeeco is a global leader in designing and manufacturing industrial combustion and pollution-control technologies for the petroleum, chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company’s portfolio includes ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems, and hazardous waste incineration. With headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and subsidiaries across the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, Zeeco fosters an environment where innovation is encouraged, new ideas are welcomed, and exceptional performance is rewarded.

Position Overview:

The Welding Engineer will support welding operations by developing welding procedures, ensuring compliance with international codes, coordinating with QA/QC, and supporting production teams in optimizing welding methods. The role demands expertise in materials, welding processes, and quality standards with strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Plot No. 131 & 132, Survey No. 27/B, Village - Amagon, Taluka Wada, District Palghar, 421 303, India

Key Responsibilities::
• Assist in creation and qualification of WPS, PQR, and SWP aligned to project specifications and ensure welding operations comply with ASME, API, PED, and other applicable standards.
• Conduct welding inspections and monitor adherence to structural integrity, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure full compliance with internal and client-defined quality expectations.
• Collaborate with design, production, metallurgy, and project management teams to resolve weldability challenges and optimize welding processes.
• Provide technical guidance to welders on procedures, standards, material compatibility, and best welding practices.
• Support welder training and skill enhancement initiatives focused on welding quality and safety.
• Assist in selection, monitoring, and control of welding machines, consumables, fixtures, and associated equipment for efficient production.
• Track welding consumable usage and support optimization for cost-effectiveness and operational productivity.
• Analyze welding defects, conduct root cause analysis, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements to enhance weld quality, productivity, and compliance across projects.
• Prepare and maintain welding-related reports, qualification records, inspection documentation, and traceability logs.
• Stay updated on new welding processes, emerging technologies, and relevant standard revisions and implement learnings within operations.

Specialized Technical Knowledge::
• Experience in welding of Carbon Steel, Cr-Mo Steel, Stainless Steels (304/316/321/410), and alloy / exotic materials such as Inconel, Duplex or Super Duplex (added advantage).
• Proficiency in welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, SAW, GMAW, ESSC, FCAW, weld overlays, and exposure to GTAW automation preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME Sections I, II, V, VIII, IX and ASME B31.3.
• Knowledge of heat treatment cycles, consumable management and NDT methods (LPE, MPE, UT, RT etc.).
• Exposure to welding qualification, welder certification and procedural compliance preferred.

Skills & Competencies::
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for welding-related challenges.
• Excellent team coordination skills with ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging welders and engineering teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on safety, quality, and documentation.

Preferred Candidate Profile::
• B.E / B.Tech in Metallurgy, Mechanical or Welding Engineering (M.Tech preferred but not mandatory).
• 5–8 years of experience in welding engineering, preferably within oil & gas, energy, power equipment, or heavy industrial fabrication.
• Experience working with Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Piping Systems, or Structural Fabrication is desirable.
• Familiarity with international fabrication codes and customer specifications (ASME / API / PED).
• Exposure to welding automation and exotic material handling will be a plus.

Why Join Zeeco?

Zeeco offers career growth in a global engineering environment, opportunities to work with cutting-edge combustion and fabrication technologies, and a culture that encourages innovation, high performance, and continuous learning.