Welding Inspector

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services.

Operating within the Kingdom’s mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards.

We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Welding Inspector in Saudi Arabia to ensure the quality and integrity of welded structures within our CIL plant and refining facilities.

This role is critical for maintaining the reliability of process piping, pressure vessels, and structural steelwork essential to our gold refining operations.

The inspector will enforce compliance with international codes and internal quality standards to support safe and efficient plant performance.

The Welding Inspector will report directly to the Quality Engineer and will play a key role in validating weld quality during construction and maintenance activities.

This position ensures that all welding work meets the rigorous demands of the mining and precious metals industry while adhering to Vision 2030 industrial standards.

The following responsibilities define the core duties of the Welding Inspector at Saudi Gold Refinery.

The role conducts detailed visual inspections of welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 and ASME Section IX standards.

This includes verifying joint preparation, fit-up, and final weld appearance to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

This position coordinates with third-party NDT providers to schedule radiographic and ultrasonic testing of critical welds.

The inspector reviews NDT reports and ensures that any rejected welds are repaired and re-tested according to code.

The Welding Inspector maintains accurate weld maps and logs that trace each joint to the specific welder and procedure used.

These records are essential for quality audits and future maintenance reference.

The role verifies that all welding activities adhere to ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII codes.

This includes validating that welders hold current certifications for the specific processes and positions employed on site.

This position checks material certifications for base metals and welding consumables to ensure they match project requirements.

The inspector ensures that only approved materials are used in the welding process.

The Welding Inspector ensures that all welding activities are covered by valid permits-to-work and adhere to HSE guidelines.

This includes verifying fire watch arrangements and ventilation in confined spaces.

The role identifies and documents non-conforming welds and initiates corrective action requests.

The inspector follows up to ensure that corrective measures are implemented effectively before work resumes.

This position supports the commissioning team by providing complete welding documentation packages for system handover.

The inspector ensures that all quality close-out documents are ready for final client acceptance.

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through the following link:

https://sgr.careers-page.com/jobs/e5f00fe7-46cb-48bb-9041-4ec10e42a522