INSPECTOR - SENIOR WELDING

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections during fabrication, construction, maintenance, and shutdown activities.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Conduct visual inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Monitor welding processes for compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Coordinate and witness RT, UT, MT, PT, and PMI activities.
• Review material certificates, consumables, and traceability records.
• Prepare inspection reports, punch lists, and quality documentation.
• Identify defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and third-party inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client requirements.
• Monitor PWHT and verify temperature records.
• Support audits, quality assurance, and HSE compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Valid CSWIP 3.2/3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent Welding Inspector certification.
• NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT is preferred.
• API 570, API 510, API 653, API 580, or API 579 certifications are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW welding processes.
• Eight to ten years of welding inspection experience in relevant oil and gas or industrial projects.
• Experience with fabrication yards, construction sites, shutdowns, and maintenance projects.
• Client-facing inspection and quality management systems experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of welding codes and standards.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and welding symbols.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and inspection reporting systems.

Workplace and Safety

• The role includes work at fabrication yards, construction sites, shutdowns, maintenance projects, and other industrial locations.
• The position requires adherence to HSE policies and safe working practices at site.