PAUT And Welding Inspector

Astron Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Astron Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled PAUT & Welding Inspector to oversee welding inspections and NDT activities on project sites, ensuring compliance with approved procedures and project quality standards.

You will verify joint preparation, fit-up, weld parameters and finished weld quality, perform PAUT Level II inspections, review WQRs/PQRs, and coordinate with QA/QC teams to resolve issues while maintaining detailed inspection records and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of welding inspection and NDT experience.
• ASNT Level II in RT/MT/PT/UT.
• PAUT Level II certification.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI.
• Ability to interpret drawings and NDT reports.
• Strong reporting and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities for compliance with procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct weld inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Perform PAUT Level II inspections per procedures and standards.
• Review WQRs, PQRs, and other quality documents.
• Verify inspection reports and acceptance criteria against codes.
• Identify defects, recommend corrective actions, and verify rectification.
• Maintain welding inspection records and NDT reports.
• Coordinate with welding teams, QA/QC, contractors, and client reps.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs and safety requirements.

Skills

PAUT Testing

NDT Methods

Inspection Coordination

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Bachelor Mechanical Engineering

ASNT Level II Certification

PAUT Level II Certification

CSWIP 3.1 or CWI

Tools

ASNT RT equipment

Welding inspection equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

The PAUT & Welding Inspector is responsible for inspecting welding activities and conducting or overseeing non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, and quality standards. The role requires expertise in Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), conventional NDT methods, and welding inspection to maintain quality and integrity in industrial projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities to ensure compliance with approved welding procedures, project specifications, and applicable quality standards.
• Conduct welding inspections before, during, and after welding, including verification of joint preparation, fit-up, weld parameters, and finished weld quality.
• Perform or oversee PAUT Level II inspections in accordance with approved procedures and applicable standards.
• Conduct and interpret NDT examinations using Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT), within certification scope.
• Review welding procedures, Welder Qualification Records (WQRs), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and other relevant quality documents.
• Verify inspection reports, NDT results, and weld acceptance criteria against applicable codes and project requirements.
• Identify welding defects and non-conformities, recommend corrective actions, and verify rectification.
• Maintain accurate welding inspection records, NDT reports, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with welding teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), safety procedures, and project quality requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in welding inspection and NDT activities.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, and UT.
• PAUT Level II certification.
• Valid welding inspection certification: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection procedures, NDT techniques, applicable codes, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding documents, inspection procedures, and NDT reports.
• Good reporting, documentation, communication, and site coordination skills.