Senior Welding & Coating Inspector (Aramco Projects – Offshore Fabrication)

Orbit International Survey Services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial asset integrity firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Welding & Coating Inspector to ensure compliance with ARAMCO standards in offshore structural fabrication. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of QA/QC experience, including significant time on ARAMCO projects. This role requires expertise in welding and coating inspections, NDT techniques, and strong communication skills. Immediate joiners are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in QA/QC inspection.
• At least 5 years in ARAMCO offshore structural fabrication projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, AWS, ISO, SSPC, NACE standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections as per Aramco standards.
• Verify WPS/PQR and welder qualifications.
• Perform and interpret NDT as per Level II certification.

Skills

Welding inspection

Coating inspection

NDT techniques

Communication skills

Education

CSWIP/AWS Certified Senior Welding Inspector

Coating Inspector qualification (BGAS/NACE)

Tools

NDT Level II certification

Job description

Job Description

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 14001 : 2015 & ISO 45001 : 2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

Visit our website at www.orbitiss.com to learn more..

Role Overview :

Orbit ISS is seeking a Senior Welding & Coating Inspector with proven experience in ARAMCO offshore structural fabrication projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all welding, coating, and NDT activities comply with project specifications and client quality standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct welding and coating inspections as per Aramco standards and project specifications.
• Verify WPS / PQR, consumables, joint preparation, and welder qualifications.
• Perform and interpret NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT) as per Level II certification.
• Monitor coating surface prep, DFT checks, and application quality.
• Coordinate with QA / QC, production, and client representatives on quality matters.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare final quality documentation.

Requirements

• CSWIP / AWS Certified Senior Welding Inspector (or equivalent qualification).
• Coating Inspector qualification (e.g., BGAS / NACE or equivalent).
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, UT, MT, and PT.
• ARAMCO experience is required.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in QA / QC inspection with at least 5 years in Saudi Aramco offshore structural fabrication projects.
• Strong knowledge of international welding and coating standards (ASME, AWS, ISO, SSPC, NACE).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with experience liaising directly with client inspectors and project management teams.
• Immediate joiner preferred.