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. 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 Why Join Zeeco? At Zeeco, you'll do far more than oversee welding operations—you'll help build mission-critical equipment that powers some of the world's largest energy and industrial facilities. You'll have the opportunity to: - Work on globally recognized Oil & Gas and energy projects. - Engineer products that meet the highest international quality standards. - Gain exposure to advanced welding technologies and automation. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality. - Grow your career with a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions. - Be part of a culture that values innovation, ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about welding engineering, quality excellence, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Join Zeeco and help shape the future of industrial combustion and process equipment manufacturing.

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