Piping Lead Inspector

NetZero; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NetZero is seeking an experienced Piping Lead Inspector to support a major European offshore energy infrastructure project. The role oversees piping QA/QC, supplier surveillance, FATs, welding/NDT inspection, pressure testing, mechanical completion and commissioning across offshore auxiliary systems.

The assignment includes 40% remote work, 10% Berlin, and 50% international travel, with a longer-term yard phase in Dubai. Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' piping QA/QC inspection experience, including offshore/marine exposure.
• Experience leading inspection teams.
• Knowledge of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, pressure testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review ITPs, welding/NDT documentation, FAT and testing procedures.
• Witness valve FATs, pressure/leak testing and supplier inspections.
• Lead and coordinate piping inspection activities.
• Oversee welding, NDT, material traceability and piping installation quality.
• Manage NCRs, punch lists and corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Skills

Piping QA/QC

Inspection leadership

Welding/NDT

Travel willingness

Welding QA/QC

Education

Welding Inspector Certification (IWI/CSWIP 3.1)

Job description

Location: Remote / Berlin / International Travel

Start: December 2026

Sector: Offshore Wind / HVDC / Energy Infrastructure

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Piping Lead Inspector to support a major European offshore energy infrastructure project.

The role will oversee piping QA/QC, supplier surveillance, FATs, welding/NDT inspection, pressure testing, mechanical completion and commissioning across offshore auxiliary systems. Scope includes water supply, drainage, fuel, cooling water and fire-fighting piping systems.

The initial arrangement will be approximately 40% remote, 10% Berlin and 50% international vendor travel, before moving into a longer-term yard phase in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Review ITPs, welding/NDT documentation, FAT and testing procedures.
• Witness valve FATs, pressure/leak testing and supplier inspections.
• Lead and coordinate piping inspection activities.
• Oversee welding, NDT, material traceability and piping installation quality.
• Manage NCRs, punch lists and corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning.

Requirements

• Welding Engineer or Certified Welding Inspector qualification such as IWI or CSWIP 3.1.
• Minimum 8 years' piping QA/QC inspection experience, including 5+ years within offshore or marine projects.
• Previous experience leading inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of piping fabrication, welding, NDT, pressure testing and commissioning.
• Offshore HVDC, substation, oil & gas topside or shipbuilding experience preferred.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally and work in Dubai during the yard phase.

IWE, API 570, NACE/FROSIO, GWO or BOSIET/HUET qualifications would be advantageous.