Welder

Required for a leading Marine in Saudi Arabia for their operation & Maintenance

Job Information

Job Title

Welder

Reports to (Job)

Workshop Supervisor / Marine Supervisor / Operational Manager

Division

Beach Restoration & Marine Operations

Department

Red Sea Beach Restoration

Job Grade

Job Code

Job Purpose

The Welder is responsible for carrying out welding, fabrication, repair, modification, and maintenance of steel structures, pipelines, dredging equipment, marine vessels, heavy machinery, and workshop equipment used in beach restoration, shoreline rehabilitation, marine dredging, and coastal maintenance operations.

The role ensures that all welding and fabrication work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved welding procedures, engineering drawings, manufacturer specifications, applicable welding codes, and Red Sea Global Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements to maximize equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.

Location: Shura, Shebara, Laheq, Turtle Bay Village, Nujuma & Ummahat Islands, Amaala, Red Sea Global Projects Saudi Arabia.

Works Closely With: Mechanical Technicians, Electricians, Dredging Machine Operators, Heavy Machinery Drivers, Suction Pump Operators, Divers, Storekeeper, QHSE Officer and Marine Crew

Job Responsibilities

The Welder shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and FCAW welding processes as required.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify steel structures, platforms, supports, brackets, frames, and marine components.
• Weld suction and discharge pipelines, flanges, supports, and structural steel used in dredging operations.
• Repair buckets, booms, attachments, and wear components of excavators and heavy equipment.
• Carry out cutting, grinding, gouging, fitting, and finishing work.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and engineering sketches.
• Ensure welds meet specified quality and dimensional requirements.

Marine & Dredging Equipment Maintenance

• Repair dredging pipelines, floating pontoons, anchors, mooring systems, and steel floating structures.
• Fabricate supports for pumps, generators, compressors, and marine equipment.
• Repair cracks, corrosion damage, and structural defects in marine equipment.
• Assist in fabrication of temporary work platforms and access structures.
• Support repairs on speed boats, Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) trailers, barges, and marine support equipment where welding is required.

Heavy Equipment Repairs

• Perform structural repairs on excavators, loaders, bulldozers, skid steer loaders, trailers, and other heavy machinery.
• Weld hydraulic attachment components, buckets, blades, and structural frames.
• Replace worn steel plates and reinforcement components.
• Perform hard facing of wear parts to extend equipment service life.
• Assist Mechanical Technicians during equipment overhauls.

Workshop Operations

• Maintain welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, and fabrication tools.
• Inspect welding equipment before use.
• Maintain welding consumables and ensure proper storage.
• Keep the workshop clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Ensure proper handling of gas cylinders and welding equipment.

Inspection & Quality Control

• Inspect completed welds for defects and compliance with specifications.
• Perform visual weld inspections before releasing fabricated components.
• Correct welding defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and lack of fusion.
• Ensure fabricated components meet dimensional tolerances.
• Support non-destructive testing (NDT) activities where required.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Obtain Hot Work Permits before commencing welding activities.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before work.
• Inspect welding leads, cables, gas hoses, regulators, and equipment before use.
• Ensure proper grounding of welding equipment.
• Wear approved welding PPE including welding helmet, gloves, leather apron, and protective clothing.
• Maintain fire watch during and after hot work where required.
• Prevent sparks from affecting nearby personnel, equipment, or environmentally sensitive areas.
• Store gas cylinders safely and in accordance with regulations.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses immediately.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete daily welding activity reports.
• Record welding repairs and fabrication activities.
• Maintain welding consumable usage records.
• Report defective equipment requiring replacement.
• Assist in preparing maintenance and fabrication reports.
• Maintain inspection records for completed work.
• Support preparation of material take-offs for fabrication works.

Job Stakeholders (Relationship)

Internal

• Red Sea Global Stakeholders
• Internal Departments
• Hotel operators
• Resort operators

External

• Consultants
• Environmental Authorities
• Marine Authorities
• Coast Guard
• Subcontractors
• Vendors

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

Education Qualification

Mandatory

• ITI, Technical Diploma, or Vocational Certificate in Welding Technology, Fabrication, Metal Works, or a related trade.

Preferred

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication Technology.

Licenses Required

Mandatory

• Valid Welder Trade Certificate.
• Company HSE Induction Certificate.
• Hot Work Permit Training.
• Basic First Aid & CPR Certification.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Welder (American Welding Society) or equivalent.
• ASME Section IX Welding Qualification.
• ISO 9606 Welder Qualification Certificate.
• CSWIP 3.0 or equivalent Welding Inspection Awareness.
• Forklift Operator License (where applicable).
• Rigging and Slinging Awareness.
• Confined Space Entry Training.
• Working at Height Training.
• Fire Fighting and Emergency Response Training.
• Gas Cylinder Safety Training.
• Defensive Driving Certificate (if operating company vehicles).
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Awareness.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Awareness.

Experience

• Minimum 58 years of experience as a Welder in marine construction, dredging, heavy equipment, shipyards, offshore, industrial plants, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with structural steel fabrication and heavy equipment repairs.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and structural components.
• Experience repairing dredging pipelines, marine structures, and heavy construction equipment.
• Familiarity with heavy fabrication and welding in outdoor and marine environments.
• GCC or Middle East project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in remote island environments is an advantage.

Skills

Technical Skills

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding).
• GMAW (MIG Welding).
• GTAW (TIG Welding).
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding).
• Oxy-Fuel Cutting.
• Plasma Cutting.
• Structural Steel Fabrication.
• Pipeline Welding.
• Heavy Equipment Structural Repairs.
• Reading Fabrication Drawings and Welding Symbols.
• Grinding and Finishing.
• Hard Facing Techniques.
• Welding Machine Maintenance.
• Basic Mechanical Assembly.
• Material Identification and Selection.

Soft Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability to remote island and marine environments.
• High commitment to quality and workmanship.
• Strong safety awareness and discipline

Job Context

Candidates with experience in marine construction, beach restoration, dredging, coastal engineering, offshore projects, ports, harbors, shipyards, heavy equipment maintenance, mining, or large-scale infrastructure projects will be given preference. Experience performing structural welding, pipeline welding, fabrication, and heavy equipment repairs on dredging equipment, floating pipelines, marine structures, excavators, loaders, barges, and steel fabrication works in coastal or remote island environments is highly desirable.

Previous experience on Red Sea Global, NEOM, AMAALA, Saudi Aramco, or other major GCC marine and coastal infrastructure projects will be considered a significant advantage.

Interested Candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected]

Virtual Interviews will be scheduled soon

Regards

Dewan Consultants Pvt Ltd.