ASME Authorized Inspector

Overview

• + Position

ASME Authorized Inspectors

• + Office / Department

Abu Dhabi IND

• + Reporting to

INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor

• + Key Working Relationship
• + IND Manager
• + INP Manager

+ Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager

+ Minimum Required Qualifications

• + Specialty
• ASME / National Board Commission with “Ä” endorsement.
• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 or AWS - CWI or an approved equivalent.
• ASNT / PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT or an approved equivalent.
• + Education
• Degree / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or HNC
• + Training
• ASME / National Board Commission with “Ä” training

Bureau Veritas Shop Inspection Guidelines

• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 or AWS - CWI or an approved equivalent preferred
• ASNT / PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT or an approved equivalent.
• + Technical knowledge
• Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS etc.

Experience

• with Boiler & Pressure vessel Material / Welding / NDT Inspection according to relevant Codes.
• Application of Codes and Standards, Project specifications and Procedures.
• + Experience

• Responsibilities / Authorities

• + Primary Functions
• + Review of applicable contractual requirements (Technical standards, specifications etc.)
• + Definition and review of Quality Plan and relevant procedures.
• + Review and validation of inspection assignment documentation (technical aspects, reference documentation, schedule, milestones, reporting, logistics, co-ordination procedure, etc.)
• + Train and provide guidance to Inspectors / Surveyors
• + Provide ASME Authorized Inspector services within ME Region
• + Attend ASME Code shops audit during Pre Joint Review / Joint Review with ASME Team Leader.
• + Perform periodical audit on ASME Code shops
• + Confirm corrective action has been verified by ASME Code shops to ensure Code compliance.
• + Assist INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor on Technical issues as and when required.
• + Definition of Bureau Veritas interventions
• + Selection of the most appropriate inspection techniques
• + Execution or supervision of inspection according to pre-defined Quality Plan, and to the established inspection procedures / techniques
• + Execution of inspection reporting including treatment of Non-conformities (NCR’s) and other applicable deliverables
• + Ensuring quality of inspection according to ASME / BV Quality System
• + Interpretation of results of inspections
• + Treatment of Non-conformities / corrective actions
• + Review and appraisal of inspection procedures
• + Maintaining internal and external communication
• + Provide Technical guidance for Inspectors / Surveyors of a lower level
• + Promotes Bureau Veritas / ONE/TuV/BV service portfolio to clients
• + Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment
• + Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management)
• + Witness welding procedure qualification tests
• + Witness welder and welding operator’s performance tests.
• + Ensure proper fit-up by checking edge preparation (bevel angles, root gap, land, overlap etc.)
• + Monitor pre-heating temperature, welding consumables, parameters
• + Ensure welding works are performed as per approved procedures (WPS) and welders
• + In-process welding surveillance and visual inspection of weld finish.
• + Monitor storage, handling and baking of welding consumable.
• + Ensure that fabrication is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• + Monitor NDT / PWHT and review reports
• + Review radiography films and endorse RT reports
• + Prepare inspection reports on time and submit to INP Manager and/or Worldwide Shop Inspection Coordinators for review and further action.
• + Technical Expertise
• + Application of codes and standards, project specifications and procedures
• + Within his field of competency, the inspector is expected to conduct the activities stated in Primary functions.
• + Fully conversant with relevant inspection techniques and able to select the most appropriate inspection technique.
• + Able to verify and approve Non-conformities / corrective actions
• + Able to identify required Bureau Veritas interventions, based on a pre-defined Quality Plan and according to specified standards.
• + Able to review / appraise inspection procedures
• + Able to manage one or more level 1 Inspectors / surveyors
• + Business Requirements
• + Report to INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor about inspection, non-compliance /discrepancy to ASME Code.
• + Self Management
• + Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management.
• + Ensure that inspection is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• + Meet project development objectives
• + Should be Results oriented, Service driven and Problem solving
• + Comply with company regulations, procedures and Code of Ethics.
• + Customer Focus
• + Ensure that Inspection is carried out as per Purchase order / approved drawings / Inspection test plans and other applicable Technical specifications.
• + Maintain regular job related contact with clients and Liaises with client and/or Project Management Consultant with ease
• + Understand client needs and work to achieve successful project outcomes.
• + Develop trust and open communication with the client.
• + Regularly monitor customer satisfaction.
• + HSE Requirements
• Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Group HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and practices.
• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/supervisor
• Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
• Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation
• Use appropriate PPE at work area and be aware of:
• + the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize
• + Report immediately in case the PPE is worn off or lost.
• + maintenance and inspection arrangements
• + PPE replacement procedures
• + Performance Monitoring
• + Continual Development
• The opportunities for improvement in
• Technical and professional competencies through attending specialized training courses and seminars
• Stay updated on all welding & NDT related developments
• + KPI’s
• + Facilitate increasing the ASME business volume by 15% every year
• + Time taken to deliver the report to the client
• + Educate Quality of reporting to subordinates
• + Inspection done within the allocated timeframe
• + Additional sales, cross-selling, number of commercial opportunities referred
• + Share information, Best practice, Knowledge Management
• + Monitored By