PAUT & Welding Inspector

Role overview

Welding and NDT inspections

• Inspect welding work for compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect before, during, and after welding, including joint preparation, fit-up, weld parameters, and finished weld quality.
• Perform or oversee PAUT Level II inspections under approved procedures and applicable standards.
• Conduct and interpret RT, MT, PT, and UT examinations within certification scope.

Quality records and coordination

• Review welding procedures, Welder Qualification Records, Procedure Qualification Records, and other quality documents.
• Verify inspection reports, NDT results, and weld acceptance criteria against applicable codes and project requirements.
• Identify defects and non-conformities, recommend corrective actions, and verify rectification.
• Maintain welding inspection records, NDT reports, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with welding teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs, safety procedures, and project quality requirements.

Education and experience

• A technical diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in welding inspection and NDT activities is required.

Certifications and technical qualifications

• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, and UT is mandatory.
• PAUT Level II certification is mandatory.
• A valid welding inspection certification, CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection procedures, NDT techniques, applicable codes, and acceptance criteria is required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding documents, inspection procedures, and NDT reports is required.
• Reporting, documentation, communication, and site coordination skills are required.