Welding Inspector

Position and reporting

Qualifications and experience

• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2, AWS-CWI, or approved equivalent; ASNT or PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT or approved equivalent.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or HNC.
• Inspector/Technician roles require at least five years of similar-field experience; Engineer Surveyor roles require eight years; Senior Engineer Surveyor roles require ten years.
• Training listed includes site safety induction and project-specific technical induction; sea survival applies to offshore sites and H2S training if required.

Technical knowledge

• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards, including ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, and BS.
• Experience in welding and NDT inspection according to relevant codes, project specifications, and procedures.
• Able to select inspection techniques, review procedures, assess inspection results, and verify non-conformities and corrective actions.

Inspection responsibilities

• Review contractual requirements, technical standards, specifications, quality plans, procedures, and inspection assignment documentation.
• Define inspection interventions and techniques; execute or supervise inspections against approved plans and procedures.
• Interpret results, ensure inspection quality, handle non-conformities and corrective actions, and review inspection procedures.
• Witness welding procedure qualification and welder or welding-operator performance tests.
• Check fit-up and edge preparation; monitor preheating, welding consumables, parameters, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Conduct in-process surveillance and visual inspection; monitor storage, handling, and baking of welding consumables.
• Ensure fabrication follows approved drawings and inspection test plans; monitor NDT and PWHT and review reports.
• Review radiography films, endorse RT reports, and prepare timely inspection reports for Team Leader review.

Client, safety, and development

• Report daily inspection status and specification discrepancies to the Team Leader; maintain regular client and project-management consultant contact.
• Comply with company, client, legal, and Bureau Veritas HSE requirements; use appropriate PPE and keep work areas safe and hazard-free.
• Report hazards, unsafe practices, and incidents promptly; cooperate in investigations and risk controls.
• Share knowledge, maintain technical expertise through training, and stay updated on welding and NDT developments.

Performance expectations

• Meet project development objectives and comply with company regulations, procedures, and Code of Ethics.
• Inspection is monitored for report timeliness and quality, completion within allocated timeframes, and knowledge sharing.