Construction NDT & Welding Inspector

Met T&S Ltd.; Valparaíso; On-site; CLP 35,971,223 - 53,956,834; Full time

Job summary

Met T&S Ltd. is looking for an experienced NDT Coordinator in Valparaíso, Chile. The role involves supervising welding procedures and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in oil & gas and documented experience in NDT and welding inspections.

This position is strictly for individuals authorized to work in Chile. Skills in communication, self-motivation, and proficiency in Spanish are essential, along with excellent IT skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in oil & gas, EPC projects, and refinery.
• Documented experience in non-destructive testing and welding inspection.
• Documentation of experience coordinating NDT works on major construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding procedures and qualifications on site.
• Check field welds compliance with specifications.
• Ensure non-destructive tests and heat treatment are executed correctly.
• Maintain reports for non-destructive tests.
• Obtain approvals for procedure changes and repairs.
• Prepare monthly report sections.

Skills

Native Spanish speaker

Excellent IT skills

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented

Self-motivation

Job description

Reference

112400073

Project

ENAP

Job Location

ASAP

About the Project / Job Summary

He/she reports to the Construction Quality Engineer or to the QAM, if present.

He/she verifies that non‑destructive tests have been correctly performed according to welding procedure qualifications, welds, and heat treatment specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise welding procedure qualifications to be employed at Site and the qualifications of the welders operating within the plant, according to Project specifications and standards.
• Check that field welds comply with Project specifications.
• Check the execution of non‑destructive tests and heat treatment; ensure all repairs are performed correctly and non‑destructive tests are regularly repeated.
• Keep a report file for all non‑destructive tests and heat treatment performed.
• Obtain any necessary approval for changing, as appropriate, welding procedures and for performing repairs requiring special procedures.
• Prepare his own section of the monthly report.
• The NDT Coordinator’s principal duties and responsibilities shall be the administration and coordination of onsite NDT activities.
• Have Aramco approval as NDT coordinator.
• Have documented prior direct NDT and welding inspection experience as well as documented experience in the coordination of NDT works on major construction sites, preferably petrochemical plants.

Experience

• Relevant experience in oil & gas, industrial sector, EPC projects, and refinery.
• At least 3 years of experience in this specific discipline.

Skills and Abilities

• Native Spanish speaker.
• Excellent IT and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications, team‑oriented and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivation and direction, with a strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution.

Special Requirements

This position is ONLY open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Chile. We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa status.