Inspector - Welding and Coating (Topside)

Role and specialty

Education and technical qualifications

• University degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent technical training and expertise.
• International welding inspector or engineer certification: IWE/EWE, IWI-C, or CSWIP 3.1/3.2.
• EN ISO 9712 certification at minimum Level 2 for non-destructive testing.
• Coating expert qualification such as FROSIO Level 3, NACE CIP Level 2, or equivalent is listed as experience-related qualification.

Experience and language

• More than five years of experience as a welding and coating inspector.
• Fluent spoken and written Arabic.
• Steelworks experience, preferably in offshore wind, and major construction-site manager experience are preferred.
• Experience managing non-conformities and following up open points.

Site and project coordination

• Represent the client for fabrication-yard site matters and act as the contractor's on-site contact.
• Coordinate with the Site Manager or Coordinator, Lead Inspector, project team, QA and certification colleagues, and pre-commissioning manager.
• Attend contractor fabrication meetings and advise site management and, where applicable, the Project Management Team.
• Ensure free-issued equipment and components are stored, handled, and maintained to project and vendor requirements.

Inspection and quality oversight

• Monitor site steelwork and deliverables for project compliance, including BSH certification requirements.
• Guide contractors and subcontractors on site under project specifications, HSE regulations, and procedures.
• Inspect steelwork and coating and review welding records, material and coating certificates, equipment condition, operator qualifications, and dimensional control.
• Report non-conformities and HSE incidents, ensure corrective procedures are followed, and track assigned punch items.
• Participate in technical partial acceptances under the approved ITP, HAT, and final visual inspection before sail-out.