Welding Inspector

Job description

Key Responsibilities: Perform welding inspections at project sites to ensure compliance with approved procedures, client specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements. Verify welding activities, including fit-up, welding parameters, consumables control, and visual inspection, in accordance with approved WPS/PQR and project requirements. Inspect and monitor pipeline welding, tie-ins, spool fabrication, pipeline installation, and associated construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards. Monitor and witness various inspection and testing activities, including NDT, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion inspections. Review and verify welding documentation, inspection reports, material certificates, welder qualifications, and quality records. Identify, document, and report non-conformances, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions until closure. Liaise with client representatives, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams on quality-related matters. Ensure all inspection activities comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project-specific quality requirements. Maintain accurate inspection records and provide daily, weekly, and final quality reports as required. Promote adherence to HSE requirements and support a culture of quality and continuous improvement at the project site. Candidate Requirements: Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Inspector within the Oil & Gas industry , including construction, pipeline projects, and source inspection activities. Demonstrated experience in the inspection of cross-country pipelines, and related welding activities . Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI . ADNOC approval is preferred. Strong knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, international codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, etc.). Proficient in reviewing quality documentation, inspection reports, and welding records. Good communication and reporting skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams. Fluent in spoken and written English. Willingness to work at project sites and travel for source inspection assignments as required. Project Details: Project location: UAE Duration: 4 to 6 months (maybe extended depending on the requirement)