Welding / Structural QC Inspector (Resident) (M/F)

APAVE INTERSERVICES INSPECTION; Antwerpen; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

APAVE INTERSERVICES INSPECTION is seeking an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector (Resident) for an offshore wind project in Belgium. The role covers supervision of fabrication, welding, NDT, coating and final handover, with site QA oversight and coordination of inspectors.

Based in Hoboken (Antwerp area) with travel to satellite factories in Belgium and Poland, the incumbent will ensure conformance to AWS D1.1/D1.5, ISO 15614, ISO 3834 and EN 1090, while operating in a multicultural

Formación

• 8–10 years of QC/QA experience, incl. 5+ years in similar inspection roles.
• Fluent English and Dutch/Flemish; French is a plus.
• Experience with offshore, marine or heavy steel fabrication.

Responsabilidades

• Review quality plans, ITPs and procedures; witness inspections.
• Verify welding consumables, material traceability and calibration.
• Ensure NDT activities follow procedures and results conform.
• Follow up NCRs through to closure and log findings.
• Coordinate inspections with fabricator and monitor QA/QC dossiers.
• Support mechanical completion and handover activities.

Conocimientos

Welding QC

NDT inspections

Inspection planning

QA/QC documentation

Multicultural teamwork

Educación

Technical diploma or degree

Herramientas

AWS D1.1/D1.5

ISO 15614

ISO 3834

EN 1090

Descripción del empleo

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.

Next, your skills and personal qualities.

• 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.

Open to your next international challenge?