Welding Inspector

Airswift; Inverness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Welding Inspector for a 1-week assignment in Inverness, Scotland, to perform welding inspection across pipe spools and fabrication yards, with emphasis on quality documentation and visual checks.

The role requires CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector and experience reviewing WPS/WPQR and welding records, with offshore wind fabrication exposure as a plus.

You will produce clear inspection reports and work within defined project requirements.

Qualifications

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification is required.
• Experience reviewing WPS, WPQR and welding records is essential.
• Strong visual inspection capability and report writing skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding inspection across pipe spools and fabrication yards.
• Review welding documentation including WPS, WPQR, welder qualifications, and welding records.
• Perform strong visual inspections in line with project requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate inspection reports.

Skills

WPS/WPQR review

Visual inspection

Welding records

Report writing

Education

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

PCN Level 2 (UT/MT/PT)

Job description

Job Title: Welding Inspector Duration: 1 Week Schedule: Start 21st Sep Location: Inverness, Scotland

This opportunity sits within a company providing oil and gas testing and inspection services for construction projects. The role offers the chance to contribute to welding inspection activities across pipe spools, pipeline fabrication, oil and gas fabrication yards, and structural steel fabrication, with a strong focus on quality documentation and visual inspection. This position will suit candidates with technical inspection expertise and experience working within fabrication environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out welding inspection activities across pipe spools, pipeline fabrication, oil and gas fabrication yards, and structural steel fabrication.
• Review welding documentation including WPS, WPQR, welder qualifications, and welding records.
• Perform strong visual inspection activities in line with project and fabrication requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate inspection reports.

Required Education & Certifications:

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (Required)

Required Experience:

• Welding inspection experience within fabrication environments.
• Experience inspecting pipe spools, pipeline fabrication, oil and gas fabrication yards, and structural steel fabrication.
• Previous fabrication yard experience.

Required Skills:

• Ability to review WPS, WPQR, welder qualifications, and welding records.
• Strong visual inspection capability.
• Ability to produce inspection reports.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

• PCN Level 2 in UT, MT, or PT (Preferred)

Preferred Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Offshore wind fabrication exposure.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, technology, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.