Welding Inspector

Position and reporting

Qualifications and experience

• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2, AWS-CWI, or an approved equivalent.
• ASNT/PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT, or an approved equivalent.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or HNC.
• Minimum similar-field experience: five years for Inspector/Technician, eight years for Engineer Surveyor, and ten years for Senior Engineer Surveyor.
• Site safety and project-specific technical induction; offshore sea-survival and H2S courses apply where required.

Technical knowledge

• Apply ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS, project specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Select inspection techniques and interpret results; review and appraise inspection procedures.
• Inspect welding and NDT work against applicable codes and approved quality plans.
• Verify and approve nonconformities and corrective actions within the inspector’s competency.

Inspection and quality responsibilities

• Review contractual technical requirements, quality plans, procedures, and inspection assignment documents.
• Define Bureau Veritas interventions and select appropriate inspection techniques.
• Execute or supervise inspections under the approved quality plan and procedures.
• Report inspection results, nonconformities, and other required deliverables; maintain inspection quality.
• Witness welding procedure qualification and welder/operator performance tests.
• Check fit-up, preheating, consumables, welding parameters, WPS compliance, and weld finish.
• Monitor consumable storage and handling, fabrication against drawings and inspection test plans, NDT, and PWHT.
• Review radiography films, endorse RT reports, and submit timely inspection reports to the Team Leader.
• Maintain internal communication, liaise with clients, and report day-to-day discrepancies.

Additional expectations