WELDING SUPERINTENDENT
Company
NMDC Group
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Supervise, guide and monitor the Welding Supervisors and Foremen involved in the daily operations of Welding section to ensure overall safety and reliability of equipment & crew and the efficient management of the Welding activities
RESPONSABILITIES: Supervise all activities associated with structural, piping welding
Identify requirements for personnel, equipment and welding consumables to meet project requirements
Coordinate with Welding Supervisors / Foremen, Welding Inspectors and third party NDT personnel
In charge of all the welding activities
Responsible for carrying out welding trials, qualification of welding procedures, training of welders
Responsible for implementing the applicable welding and QA/QC procedures and maintaining welders’ qualification validity
Conduct toolbox meeting with welding crew and promote safety awareness among them
Supervise setting up of welding, bevelling and clamping equipment and inspect the same for correct settings
Monitor consumption of welding electrodes, shielding gases, welding flux and other related material and report short-falls or request replenishment ahead of time to warehouse and field engineer
Coordinate with client, third party and inspection team on welding issues
Trouble shooting of welding related problems and maintain progress
Take necessary actions to establish a safe working environment
Compliance in accordance with Company codes and HSE standards
QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent
RESPONSABILITIES: Supervise all activities associated with structural, piping welding
Identify requirements for personnel, equipment and welding consumables to meet project requirements
Coordinate with Welding Supervisors / Foremen, Welding Inspectors and third party NDT personnel
In charge of all the welding activities
Responsible for carrying out welding trials, qualification of welding procedures, training of welders
Responsible for implementing the applicable welding and QA/QC procedures and maintaining welders’ qualification validity
Conduct toolbox meeting with welding crew and promote safety awareness among them
Supervise setting up of welding, bevelling and clamping equipment and inspect the same for correct settings
Monitor consumption of welding electrodes, shielding gases, welding flux and other related material and report short-falls or request replenishment ahead of time to warehouse and field engineer
Coordinate with client, third party and inspection team on welding issues
Trouble shooting of welding related problems and maintain progress
Take necessary actions to establish a safe working environment
Compliance in accordance with Company codes and HSE standards
QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary School Certificate with a discipline-specific technical qualification, or equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in United Arab Emirates?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation sets no statutory minimum wage for welders in the private sector as of 2026. Employers must pay at least AED 4,000 per month for skilled welders under standard work contracts registered with MoHRE. Overtime rates are fixed at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours beyond 8 per day.
What visa and work permit requirements apply for international welders in UAE in 2026?
International welders require a work permit sponsored by a MoHRE-approved employer followed by a residence visa issued through ICP. The permit costs AED 300 for issuance and must be renewed every 2 years with a valid passport and medical fitness certificate. Quota-based approvals require the employer to maintain a 2:1 ratio of skilled expatriates to Emiratis in construction roles.
What education and experience are required to qualify for welder jobs in UAE?
MoHRE classifies welders as skilled workers requiring a minimum of 2 years documented experience plus a valid welding certification such as AWS or equivalent. Applicants must hold at least a secondary school certificate and pass a trade test conducted by approved centres before contract registration.
What documents are needed to apply for welder positions through official UAE channels?
Applications require a valid passport, attested educational certificates, experience letters, medical fitness report from a MoHRE-approved centre, and a no-objection certificate if changing employers. All documents must be submitted via the MoHRE e-services portal by 31 December 2026 for new contracts.
