Welding Inspector

Intertek; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company in Ellesmere Port is hiring a Welding Inspector to ensure compliance and safety in welding activities for energy projects. Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, conducting inspections, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and strong knowledge of welding standards. Competitive salary and opportunities on impactful projects are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities on high-impact energy projects worldwide

Technical team culture focused on safety and quality

Qualifications

• Proven welding inspection experience in energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and inspection techniques.
• Skilled in interpreting welding maps, drawings, and NDT reports.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve WPS and PQR documentation.
• Conduct visual inspections and oversee NDT.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Skills

Welding inspection

Knowledge of ASME, ISO, API, AWS standards

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Certified IIW Welding Inspector or equivalent

ISO 9712 Level 2 certification

Job description

Overview

We\'re hiring a Welding Inspector to support the Liverpool Bay CCS Transport and Storage Project. You\'ll be responsible for verifying welding procedures, qualifications, and inspection activities, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of pressure equipment and welded structures across global sites.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve WPS and PQR documentation
• Verify welder qualifications and adherence to approved procedures
• Conduct visual inspections and oversee NDT (VT, PT, MT, RT, UT)
• Ensure compliance with ASME, ISO, API, AWS, and project specifications
• Monitor welding activities including pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld phases
• Evaluate weld defects, raise non-conformities, and track corrective actions
• Maintain welding inspection reports and material traceability records
• Liaise with contractors, QA/QC teams, and third-party inspectors
• Support audits and welding-related quality reviews
• Proven welding inspection experience in energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and inspection techniques
• Familiar with ASME, ISO, API, AWS standards
• Skilled in interpreting welding maps, drawings, and NDT reports
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus

Qualifications

• Certified IIW Welding Inspector, CSWIP 3.1/3.2, or equivalent (subject to Eni approval)
• ISO 9712 Level 2 in one volumetric (RT/UT) and two surface (VT/PT/MT) methods

About the Company

Intertek is a global leader in Total Quality Assurance, with over 1,000 labs and offices across 100+ countries. We deliver tailored Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification services across energy, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and renewables.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities on high-impact energy projects worldwide
• A technical team culture focused on safety and quality

Intertek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.