Welding Inspector

Office / Department

Abu Dhabi IND

Reporting to

Team Leader

Key Working Relationship

Large Project Manager

Administration Assistant

Technical Manager

Deputy Technical Manager

Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants

He is expected to establish direct contact with Client and whenever necessary with other Bureau Veritas organization.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

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 Engineering or HNC

Training

Site Safety Induction

Sea Survival Course for Offshore Sites

H2S Course if Required

Specific Technical Induction for Specific Projects.

Technical knowledge

Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS.

Experience with Welding / NDT Inspection according to relevant Codes.

Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures.

Experience

Inspector/Technician: Minimum 5 years experience in similar field

Engineer Surveyor: Minimum 8 years experience in similar field

Senior Engineer Surveyor: Minimum 10 years experience in similar field

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

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, etc.)

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 BV Quality System

Interpretation of results of inspections

Treatment of Non-conformities / corrective actions

Review and appraisal of inspection procedures

Maintaining internal communication

Promotes Bureau Veritas 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 Team Leader for review and further action.

Technical Expertise

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

Business Requirements

Report to Team leader about day-to-day inspection, non-compliance /discrepancy to specification.

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 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.

HSE Requirements

Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Abu Dhabi HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and code of 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 incase the PPE is worn off or lost.

Communicate to their immediate manager any unsafe work practice or condition and opportunities for improvement of HSE practices.

Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). ·

Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

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

Time taken to deliver the report to the Team Leader

Quality of report

Inspection done within the allocated timeframe

Share information, Best practice, Knowledge Management

Monitored By

Team Leader Site Inspection Services