Inspector - Welding

Bureau Veritas North America; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welding Inspector to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring compliance with international standards and performing thorough inspections to uphold quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in welding inspections and a strong grasp of relevant codes and standards. You will be responsible for executing inspections, preparing detailed reports, and contributing to quality management processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in welding inspection.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate inspection assignment documentation.
• Execute inspection according to established procedures.
• Prepare inspection reports and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Knowledge of International Codes & Standards

Inspection Techniques

Quality Management

Education

Graduate Engineer

Diploma Engineer Mechanical

Tools

Inspection Tools

Quality Plan Documentation

Job description

Position: Inspector Welding

Office / Department: Industry

Reporting to: IND Manager/ IND Team Leader

Education: Graduate Engineer/ Diploma Engineer Mechanical

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in similar field

Training / Specialty

• CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or AWS - CWI or an approved equivalent
• NACE/ CSWIP / British Gas Painting/ Painting inspector Grade II or an approved equivalent (for coating inspectors)
• API 510/ API 653 (for Mechanical static)
• Site Safety Induction (as applicable)
• Sea Survival Course for Offshore Sites (as applicable)
• H2S Course if Required (as applicable)
• Specific Technical Induction for Specific Projects

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards (ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS)
• Experience with welding inspections according to relevant Codes
• Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures

Technical Expertise

• Within his field of competence, the inspector is expected to conduct the activities stated in PrimaryFunctions
• 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 the required Bureau Veritas interventions, based on a pre-defined Quality Plan and according to specified standards. Able to review/appraise inspection procedures

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review of applicable contractual requirements, technical standards, specifications, etc.
• 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 non-conformities (NCR's) and other applicable deliverables
• Ensuring quality of inspection according to BV Quality System
• Interpretation of results of inspections
• Contribute in treatment of internal non-conformities and 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 the welding procedure qualification tests
• Witness welder and welding operator's performance tests
• Raw material visual and dimensional inspection, review of MTCs for conformance/ compliance
• 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 consumables
• Ensure that fabrication is carried out as per approved drawings/Inspection test plans
• Witness water fill and or Pneumatic/ Hydraulic test
• Review of Painting reports, paints
• On Site Inspection & monitoring of painting activity
• Witnessing, verification of the coating system as per approved procedure
• Perform/ Witness coating inspection/ tests in accordance with the interventions of approved Inspection & Test plan and as per requirements of applicable procedure/ project specification
• Prepare inspection reports on time and submit to Team Leader for review and further action
• Perform any other task as & when requested by the Management