We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding inspections during fabrication, construction, maintenance, and shutdown activities.
- Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQT/WPQ).
- Conduct visual inspections before, during, and after welding activities.
- Witness and monitor welding processes to ensure compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
- Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities such as RT, UT, MT, PT, and PMI.
- Review material certificates, welding consumables, and traceability records.
- Prepare and maintain inspection reports, punch lists, and quality documentation.
- Identify welding defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and third-party inspectors regarding inspection activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client-specific requirements.
- Monitor heat treatment activities (PWHT) and verify temperature records.
- Support quality audits and project quality assurance initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to HSE policies and safe working practices at site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
- Valid CSWIP 3.2/3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent Welding Inspector certification.
- Certified NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT (ASNT, ISO 9712, PCN, or equivalent) preferred.
- API Certifications such as API 570, API 510, API 653, API 580, or API 579 are advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
Experience
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in welding inspection within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Offshore, or Industrial projects.
- Experience in fabrication yards, construction sites, shutdowns, and maintenance projects.
- Proven experience in client-facing inspection assignments and quality management systems.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of welding codes and standards.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and welding symbols.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and inspection reporting systems.
Preferred Certifications
- CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.2 or 3.1
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- API 570, API 510, API 653
- NDT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT)
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
- H2S and Offshore Safety Certifications (where applicable)
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