Senior Welding & NDT Inspector

Astron Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astron Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector with a strong background in welding inspection, quality control, and NDT. You will inspect welding activities, verify compliance with procedures and project specs, and coordinate NDT tasks to ensure fabrication and installation meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing WPS/PQR, managing NDT activities (RT, MT, PT, UT), and maintaining inspection records while liaising with QA/QC teams and client

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in welding and mechanical inspection.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, and UT.
• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Welding Inspector certification.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection procedures, NDT methods, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, technical specifications, and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and welding inspections during fabrication, installation, and construction activities.
• Perform visual inspections of welds and verify weld quality against approved drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification certificates.
• Coordinate and monitor NDT activities (RT, MT, PT, UT).
• Review NDT reports and verify inspection results against acceptance criteria.
• Inspect materials, welding consumables, joint preparation, fit-up, and completed welds.
• Identify welding defects, non-conformities, and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain inspection reports, quality records, checklists, and documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams, welding personnel, contractors, and client reps to resolve inspection issues.
• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, approved procedures, safety standards, and industry codes.

Skills

ASNT Level II RT

ASNT Level II MT

ASNT Level II PT

ASNT Level II UT

CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Welding Inspector

Welding inspection procedures

NDT methods

Quality documentation

Engineering drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Driving license UAE/GCC

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Astron Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector with a strong background in welding inspection, quality control, and NDT. You will inspect welding activities, verify compliance with procedures and project specs, and coordinate NDT tasks to ensure fabrication and installation meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing WPS/PQR, managing NDT activities (RT, MT, PT, UT), and maintaining inspection records while liaising with QA/QC teams and client