QAQC Inspector, Welding

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghobash Group is seeking an experienced Welding Inspector to oversee welding activities on offshore oil & gas projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will review WPS/PQR documents, verify welder qualifications, and coordinate NDT and QA/QC deliverables. Strong knowledge of ADNOC standards and ASME codes is required.

The role requires supervision of welding, NDT, and QA teams, with a focus on compliance, safety, and timely project handovers. Offshore experience and certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Welding Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years welding inspection experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years offshore project experience.
• ADNOC Offshore experience preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI certification is mandatory.
• ASNT/PCN Level II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities for piping, pipelines, structures, pressure vessels and equipment.
• Review WPS, PQR and welder qualification records.
• Verify welder qualifications before assigning welding activities.
• Coordinate NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, PMI) and review NDT reports.
• Witness procedure qualification tests and welder qualification tests.
• Support offshore brownfield shutdown, tie-in activities and field handover.
• Prepare daily/weekly quality reports and maintain quality dossiers.

Skills

Welding inspection

Offshore project experience

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Welding Engineering

CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI certification

ASNT/PCN Level II in NDT methods

Job description

• Inspect welding activities for piping pipelines structures pressure vessels and equipment.
• Review approved WPS PQR and welder qualification records.
• Verify welder qualifications before assigning welding activities.
• Conduct material identification joint fit-up and visual welding inspections.
• Verify welding consumables storage conditions baking and issuance records.
• Monitor preheating interpass temperature welding parameters and post-weld heat treatment.
• Ensure welding activities comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate NDT activities including RT UT MT PT and PMI.
• Review NDT reports and monitor the repair of welding defects.
• Prepare and submit inspection requests to the client or consultant.
• Maintain weld maps inspection records NDT status and welder performance reports.
• Issue non-conformance reports and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with construction engineering NDT client and third-party inspection teams.
• Participate in material receiving inspections and verify material certificates.
• Witness procedure qualification tests and welder qualification tests.
• Support pressure testing reinstatement mechanical completion and final handover.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality reports.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC quality and HSE requirements.
• Support offshore brownfield shutdown and tie-in activities.
• Maintain complete quality dossiers and final project documentation.
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Qualifications :

• Diploma or bachelors degree in Mechanical Metallurgical or Welding Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of welding inspection experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 35 years of offshore project experience.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is preferred.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI certification is mandatory.
• ASNT/PCN Level II certification in relevant NDT methods is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX ASME B31.3 API 1104 AWS D1.1 and applicable ADNOC standards.

Additional Information :

• Experience with carbon steel stainless steel duplex super duplex and alloy steel materials is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings isometrics welding symbols and project specifications.
• Knowledge of WPS PQR WPQ NDT PWHT PMI and hardness testing requirements.
• Good reporting documentation communication and coordination skills.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET certification and offshore medical fitness are preferred.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time