Welding Inspector

FULKRUM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 234,360; Full time

Job summary

FULKRUM in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Welding Inspector with extensive experience in oil & gas pipeline projects to ensure compliance with WPS/PQR, client specs, and international codes. You will review welds, inspections, and documentation, and coordinate with clients and contractors on quality issues.

Role requires CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI, strong knowledge of ASME, API, AWS and ISO standards, and ability to travel to site for source inspection assignments. 4–6 month contract in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Engineering diploma in mechanical or welding engineering or related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and NDT methods across ASME/API/ISO standards.
• Experience reviewing quality documentation and welding records.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills for client interactions.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections at project sites to ensure compliance with procedures, client specs, codes, and quality requirements.
• Verify welding activities including fit-up, parameters, consumables control, and visual inspection per WPS/PQR and project requirements.
• Inspect pipeline welding, tie-ins, spool fabrication, pipeline installation and related construction activities.
• Monitor and witness NDT, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion inspections.
• Review welding documentation, inspection reports, material certificates, welder qualifications, and quality records.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances; follow-up on corrective actions until closure.
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams on quality matters.
• Ensure inspections comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and provide daily, weekly, and final quality reports.
• Promote adherence to HSE and a culture of quality and continuous improvement at site.

Skills

Welding processes knowledge

NDT methods knowledge

Quality documentation review

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

Engineering Diploma in Mechanical/Welding Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CSWIP 3.1

AWS-CWI

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform welding inspections at project sites to ensure compliance with approved procedures, client specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
• Verify welding activities, including fit-up, welding parameters, consumables control, and visual inspection, in accordance with approved WPS/PQR and project requirements.
• Inspect and monitorpipeline welding, tie-ins, spool fabrication, pipeline installation, and associated construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Monitor and witness various inspection and testing activities, including NDT, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion inspections.
• Review and verify welding documentation, inspection reports, material certificates, welder qualifications, and quality records.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions until closure.
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams on quality-related matters.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project-specific quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and provide daily, weekly, and final quality reports as required.
• Promote adherence to HSE requirements and support a culture of quality and continuous improvement at the project site.

Candidate Requirements:

• Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Welding Inspector within the Oil & Gas industry, including construction, pipeline projects, and source inspection activities.
• Demonstrated experience in the inspection of cross-country pipelines, and related welding activities.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI.
• ADNOC approval is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, NDT methods, international codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Proficient in reviewing quality documentation, inspection reports, and welding records.
• Good communication and reporting skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to work at project sites and travel for source inspection assignments as required.

Project Details:

• Project location: UAE
• Duration: 4 to 6 months (maybe extended depending on the requirement)