The Junior Boiler Welding Engineer supports the planning, execution, and quality assurance of welding activities associated with boiler fabrication, repair, and erection, ensuring compliance with applicable codes such as ASME Section I, Section IX, and NBIC. The role involves assisting in welding procedure development, welder qualification, material selection, and coordination with QA/QC teams to ensure high-integrity welded joints in power boiler systems.
Assist in the development and qualification of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for boiler components in line with ASME Section IX.
Support welder performance qualification tests and maintain records in accordance with code and project requirements.
Monitor welding operations on shop floor or site to ensure adherence to WPS, welding standards, and safety protocols.
Coordinate with quality control personnel for NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), PWHT (Post Weld Heat Treatment), and inspections.
Assist in the review of material certificates, heat numbers, and traceability records for welding consumables and pressure parts.
Participate in weld mapping, repair logging, and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) tracking.
Conduct or support root cause analysis for weld defects and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Stay up to date with welding codes, metallurgy basics, and fabrication practices relevant to boiler construction and repairs.
Assist in the preparation of welding documentation for client review and regulatory audits.
Collaborate with design, QA/QC, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
Welding Code Compliance
Assist in ensuring all welding activities conform to ASME, IBR, and project-specific requirements.
Welding Procedure Development
Support creation and qualification of WPS and PQR under guidance of senior engineers.
Field and Shop Monitoring
Observe weld quality, ensure compliance, and coordinate inspections and NDT.
Material & Consumable Handling
Track welding materials, filler metals, and pre-weld/post-weld procedures.
Documentation & Quality Assurance
Maintain accurate records for weld tracking, welder qualifications, and inspection logs.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Welding Engineering.
0–2 years of experience (internship/project exposure acceptable) in welding, fabrication, or pressure part manufacturing.
Familiarity with ASME Section IX, Section I, and basic welding codes/standards.
Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, SAW, FCAW, and their applications in boiler fabrication.
Basic understanding of material grades (SA-516, SA-106, SA-335, etc.), welding symbols, and joint designs.
Good communication and documentation skills.
Eagerness to learn hands-on welding inspection, NDT techniques, and metallurgy fundamentals.