Welder
Doha, QatarCompany
Madre Integrated Engineering
Location
Doha Municipality
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
19 hours ago
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Job Description
Responsibilities
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on offshore structures, pipelines, and equipment.
• Execute welding tasks using SMAW, GTAW, MIG, and flux-core processes as per project requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Conduct pre-weld inspections and prepare surfaces for welding.
• Perform post-weld inspections, including NDT (visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle).
• Collaborate with rigging, mechanical, and inspection teams during offshore operations.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in compliance with offshore standards.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Diploma/Certificate in Welding Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore welding experience in oil & gas, shipyard, or marine environments.
• Certified in 6G pipe welding and structural welding (AWS, ASME, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with offshore codes and standards (API, ISO, ASME).
• Offshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET).
• H2S awareness and offshore medical fitness certification.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication on offshore structures, pipelines, and equipment.
• Execute welding tasks using SMAW, GTAW, MIG, and flux-core processes as per project requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Conduct pre-weld inspections and prepare surfaces for welding.
• Perform post-weld inspections, including NDT (visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle).
• Collaborate with rigging, mechanical, and inspection teams during offshore operations.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools in compliance with offshore standards.
Requirements
Qualifications
• Diploma/Certificate in Welding Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore welding experience in oil & gas, shipyard, or marine environments.
• Certified in 6G pipe welding and structural welding (AWS, ASME, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with offshore codes and standards (API, ISO, ASME).
• Offshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET).
• H2S awareness and offshore medical fitness certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs in Qatar
What is the minimum wage for welder jobs in Qatar?
As per the Ministry of Labour Decree No. 17 of 2020, the minimum basic wage for non-Qatari welders in the private sector is QAR 1,000 per month as of 2026. Employers must also provide accommodation worth at least QAR 500 per worker monthly or equivalent space, and food allowance of QAR 300 if not provided. Overtime pay is 125% of the basic hourly wage for the first 8 hours beyond normal.
What are the work visa requirements for international welders in Qatar?
International welders require a sponsor employer to apply for a work permit through the Ministry of Labour portal, costing QAR 1,000 for issuance as of 2026, valid for one year and renewable. Following approval, a Residence Permit is obtained from the Ministry of Interior within 30 days of arrival. Welders must pass a medical exam costing QAR 100-200 approved by Hamad Medical Corporation.
What are the eligibility criteria for welder jobs in Qatar?
Welders must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a recognized welding certificate (e.g., AWS or equivalent) verified by the Ministry of Labour as of 2026. Applicants undergo a trade test at MOL-approved centers costing QAR 200. No high school diploma is mandatory, but technical training is preferred for skilled category approval.
What documents are needed for a welder work permit application in Qatar?
Required documents include a valid passport (6+ months validity), 4 passport-sized photos, attested employment contract from MOL, medical fitness certificate, and welding skills certificate as of 2026. The employer submits via the MOL Unified Labor Portal within 1 week of job offer. Processing takes 5-7 working days with no fee to the worker.
