QC Welding Inspector

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory is seeking an experienced QA/QC professional to ensure welding and fabrication quality on major projects in Abu Dhabi. You will verify materials, control workmanship, and coordinate with inspectors and clients to meet project requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of WPS, PQR, WPQR, and NDT methods, with a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering and CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI preferred. Office tools proficiency and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience in welding and fabrication projects, preferably oil & gas or heavy fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of WPS, PQR, WPQR and related inspection techniques.
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming material against MRQ, LPO and purchase specifications information.
• Maintain traceability of accepted materials with unique IDs in the traceability sheet.
• Ensure applicable WPS is available on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with production engineer welding supervisor for welder awareness training.
• Carry out stage-wise inspections following ITP QCP and signing off as applicable.
• Organise and coordinate Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing.
• Perform inspections of blasting and painting activities when required.
• Assist QCE in preparing inspection and test packages and final documentation.
• Support QCE Welding Engineer in qualifying WPS, PQR and WPQR and maintain records.
• Coordinate with customer representatives, inspectors and class surveyors for quality-related requirements.
• Ensure work is carried out safely and in compliance with HSE standards

Skills

QA/QC welding projects

WPS/PQR/WPQR knowledge

MS Office

Inspection reporting

NDT knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

NDT equipment

Coating inspection instruments

Job description

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming material against MRQ, LPO and purchase specifications information
• Maintain traceability of accepted materials with unique identification numbers documented in the material traceability sheet as per project requirements
• Ensure applicable WPS is available on the shop floor
• Coordinate with the production engineer welding supervisor to conduct welder awareness training as required
• Carry out stage-wise inspections throughout fabrication processes following ITP QCP and signing off as applicable
• Organise and coordinate Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing
• Perform inspections of blasting and painting activities when required
• Assist QCE in preparing inspection and test packages and final documentation
• Support QCE Welding Engineer in qualifying WPS, PQR and WPQR and maintain relevant records
• Coordinate with customer representatives, third-party inspectors and class surveyors for quality-related requirements
• Ensure work is carried out safely and effectively in compliance with HSE standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in QA/QC within welding and fabrication projects, preferably in oil & gas or heavy fabrication industries
• Strong knowledge of WPS, PQR, WPQR and related inspection techniques
• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Certification(s)/Training(s): CSWIP 3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent is preferred
• NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT is desirable
• Computer Skill(s): Proficient in MS Office and familiar with inspection reporting software
• Equipment Knowledge: Welding inspection tools, NDT equipment, and coating inspection instruments