Welding / Structural QC Inspector (Resident) H/F

APAVE; Belgique; Presencial; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apave is seeking an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector (Resident) to join the quality team on a major offshore wind farm project, supervising the fabrication of an offshore substation jacket in Belgium. You will be the main on-site focal point for welding and structural QC at fabrication factories, based in Hoboken near Antwerp with occasional travel to Belgium and Poland.

The role requires a technical degree, 8–10 years QC/QA experience, and strong knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5, ISO

Formación

• 8–10 years of QC/QA experience in offshore/mfab contexts.
• 5+ years in similar inspection roles; welding and NDT qualifications.
• Fluent English and Dutch/Flemish; French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Review quality plans and witness inspections.
• Verify welding consumables and material traceability.
• Ensure NDT activities follow procedures and conform results.
• Follow up NCRs and corrective actions to closure.
• Monitor QA/QC dossiers and mechanical completion docs.
• Coordinate inspections (welding, structural, coating, FAT) with the fabricator.
• Check conformity with structural drawings and standards.
• Support QC lead and coordinate other inspectors.

Conocimientos

QC/QA experience

Inspection leadership

Independent worker

Strong communication

Team player

Educación

Technical diploma

Herramientas

AWS D1.1/D1.5

ISO 15614

EN 1090

ISO 3834

Descripción del empleo

Welding / Structural QC Inspector (Resident) H/F

Welding / Structural QC Inspector (Resident) H/F

Would you like to develop your skills as part of a friendly and dynamic team, and contribute to exciting projects aimed at preventing and managing risks?

Apave is looking for a for an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector (Resident) (M/F) for Apave Interservices Inspection, a subsidiary of the Apave Group specialising in major industrial projects in France and internationally.

We’re looking for an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector to join the quality team of a major offshore wind farm project, supervising the fabrication of an offshore substation jacket in Belgium.

In practical terms, what will your day-to-day role involve?

Your mission

• Review quality plans, ITPs and procedures, and witness inspections
• Verify welding consumables, material traceability, calibration and personnel qualifications
• Make sure NDT activities follow approved procedures and that results conform
• Follow up NCRs and corrective actions through to closure
• Monitor QA/QC dossiers and mechanical completion documentation
• Check compliance with structural drawings and standards
• Plan and coordinate inspections (welding, structural, coating, FAT) with the fabricator
• Ensure findings from site walkthroughs and ITP inspections are properly logged and closed on time
• Verify mechanical completion against the schedule and support the final handover
• Support the QC lead in the lessons learned process and coordinate the other inspectors

Location: Hoboken, Antwerp area (main base), with occasional travel to satellite factories in Belgium and Poland

Role: Resident inspector, main focal point for welding and structural QC at the fabrication factories

Let’s talk about you!

• Degree, technical diploma or equivalent
• 8–10 years of QC/QA experience, including at least 5 years in similar inspection roles
• Welding and NDT qualifications to a recognised international standard (certificates valid for 2026/2027)
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5, ISO 15614, ISO 3834 and EN 1090
• Experience with EPC contractor organisations on large-scale construction projects
• Fluent English and Dutch/Flemish (French is a plus)
• Experience in offshore, marine or heavy steel structure fabrication (jackets, foundations, substations)
• Local profile highly recommended
• Nice to have: coating skills (e.g. Frosio II, ISO 12944) and punch-list management
• Soft skills: team player in a multicultural environment, able to challenge and influence contractors constructively, rigorous and reliable.

Joining us means becoming part of an international development journey backed by the expertise and reputation of the Apave Group, a major player in risk management and technical services.

We aim to build long-term relationships with HSE professionals and connect the right expertise with the right industrial projects around the world.

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