Welder (BCT)
Company
ADNOC Logistics & Services
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via ADNOC Jobs
Job Description
Job Purpose
Perform Electric, Gas and TIG welding tasks for Maintenance, Fabrication and Repair work on Static equipment.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Welding Operations
• Carry out a wide variety of Welding, Cutting and Brazing work as per technical specifications and safety standards and regulations.
• Perform hot work as per PTW requirements in compliance with the correct use of PPE for self and co-workers. Perform shop floor and field welding in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding and cutting tools and equipment, to report any defects to the supervisor, carry out welding work required in the maintenance and repair of structures, tanks, furnaces, boilers, steel stacks, heat exchangers, air coolers, vessels, etc.
• Performs joint preparation for welding minor fabrications jobs, and assist fabricator to prepare weld map and welding summary sheet during execution of fabrication activities.
• Carry out highly skilled welding of all sorts of steel/alloy, non-ferrous, pipelines and structures for use in the plant utilizing different welding procedures like SMAW, TIG Welds, etc. to ensure the execution of welding works as required.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Reads and interpret blueprints or welding process specification in order to obtain necessary equipment, tools and materials.
• Participate in the assigned plant shutdown activities and ensure timely completion of job activities.
• Carry out visual inspection and exercise vigilance to identify any developing problem in the area assigned and report any problems to the supervisor. Assist in performing welding tests as required by the Inspection section.
Minimum Qualification
Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in Welding
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
4 years of experience, in welding and repairing of static equipment within a large industrial plant, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart
Professional Certifications
As applicable
Perform Electric, Gas and TIG welding tasks for Maintenance, Fabrication and Repair work on Static equipment.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Welding Operations
• Carry out a wide variety of Welding, Cutting and Brazing work as per technical specifications and safety standards and regulations.
• Perform hot work as per PTW requirements in compliance with the correct use of PPE for self and co-workers. Perform shop floor and field welding in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding and cutting tools and equipment, to report any defects to the supervisor, carry out welding work required in the maintenance and repair of structures, tanks, furnaces, boilers, steel stacks, heat exchangers, air coolers, vessels, etc.
• Performs joint preparation for welding minor fabrications jobs, and assist fabricator to prepare weld map and welding summary sheet during execution of fabrication activities.
• Carry out highly skilled welding of all sorts of steel/alloy, non-ferrous, pipelines and structures for use in the plant utilizing different welding procedures like SMAW, TIG Welds, etc. to ensure the execution of welding works as required.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Reads and interpret blueprints or welding process specification in order to obtain necessary equipment, tools and materials.
• Participate in the assigned plant shutdown activities and ensure timely completion of job activities.
• Carry out visual inspection and exercise vigilance to identify any developing problem in the area assigned and report any problems to the supervisor. Assist in performing welding tests as required by the Inspection section.
Minimum Qualification
Secondary School Certificate with a vocational trade certificate in Welding
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
4 years of experience, in welding and repairing of static equipment within a large industrial plant, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.
Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget
Direct Reports: As per organization chart
Indirect Reports: As per organization chart
Professional Certifications
As applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What minimum monthly salary must a welder earn to qualify for a UAE work permit in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders require a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month as of 2026 to obtain a work permit. This threshold applies to skilled trade categories and must be stated in the employment contract. Overtime above 8 hours daily is compensated at 1.25 times the basic hourly rate.
Which visa type and medical test are mandatory for foreign welders entering the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, foreign welders must obtain a work permit under the skilled worker visa category valid for 2 years as of 2026. Applicants require a negative Emirates ID medical fitness test completed within 30 days of arrival plus a valid passport with 6 months validity.
What education and certification does MOHRE require for welder job eligibility in the UAE?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders need at minimum a high school certificate plus 2 years documented experience or an internationally recognised welding certificate such as AWS or CSWIP as of 2026. No university degree is mandated for this skilled trade category.
Which documents must welders submit when applying for a UAE job offer in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, welders must upload a valid passport, attested educational certificates, experience letters, and a medical fitness certificate as of 2026. The employer files the application through the MOHRE e-services portal within 60 days of the job offer.
