PAUT & Welding Inspector

Duruper; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper in United Arab Emirates is seeking a PAUT & Welding Inspector to oversee welding inspections and NDT testing across projects. You will verify joints, parameters, and weld quality in line with procedures and project specs.

The role requires PAUT Level II, ASNT Level II in RT/MT/PT/UT, CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI, and a mechanical engineering degree. Strong reporting and site coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8–10 years of welding inspection and NDT experience required.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, UT required.
• PAUT Level II certification required.
• Valid welding inspection certification: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI required.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection procedures, NDT techniques, codes and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding documents and NDT reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities for compliance with welding procedures, specs and quality standards.
• Weld inspections before, during and after welding; verify joint prep, fit-up, weld parameters, and finish.
• Perform or oversee PAUT Level II inspections per procedures and standards.
• Conduct and interpret RT, MT, PT, and UT examinations; ensure certification scope.
• Review WQRs, PQRs and other quality documents.
• Verify inspection reports and NDT results against codes and project requirements.
• Identify defects and non-conformities; recommend corrective actions and verify closure.
• Maintain welding inspection records, NDT reports and QA/QC docs.
• Coordinate with welding teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors and client reps.
• Ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication

Site coordination

Education

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PAUT equipment

NDT testing tools

Job description

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.