Quality Inspector

McDermott International, Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 230,000,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd. seeks a Structural Welding QC Inspector to verify compliance with project specs, drawings, welding procedures, ITPs, and standards.

The role executes inspection activities, identifies non-conformities, and supports timely resolution to ensure structural and welding work meets requirements. Under quality leadership, the inspector coordinates interfaces with Construction, Welding Engineering, NDT, and client representatives, maintaining accurate records and guiding

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and structural drawings.
• Understand ITPs, WPS/PQR, and quality documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, ISO 5817, ASME or project-specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and surveillance of structural fabrication, fit-up, welding, and erection activities per drawings, specifications, ITPs, WPSs, and project requirements.
• Verify material identification, traceability, dimensions, joint prep, fit-up, alignment, welding parameters, and workmanship at inspection stages.
• Ensure welders are properly qualified for the process, material, position, and qualification range before welding.
• Confirm WPS/PQR and approved welding procedures are available and correctly implemented in production.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds and confirm acceptance criteria before release for next steps or NDT.
• Monitor welding controls including preheat, interpass temp, consumables handling, and sequence.
• Coordinate NDT activities and review status/results to support inspection release per ITP.
• Perform dimensional and structural inspections, including orientation, alignment, elevation, and connections.
• Identify and document non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are closed.
• Maintain inspection records, reports, check sheets, and weld/NDT documentation.
• Coordinate inspection with Construction/Production, Welding Engineering, NDT, Client, certifying authority, and subcontractors.
• Provide inspection notifications and support client/3rd-party hold/witness points per ITP.
• Proactively identify potential welding and fabrication issues to minimize rework.
• Support final inspection, punch-list clearance, mechanical completion, and turnover activities.
• Comply with Project Quality Plan, procedures, HSE, and company requirements.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Welding inspection

Microsoft Office

Communication

NDT coordination

Education

High school diploma, technical diploma, or degree in Welding, Mechanical, Structural, Metallurgical Engineering

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Structural Welding QC Inspector applies technical knowledge and practical experience in structural fabrication and welding inspection to verify compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, welding procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes and standards.

Job Description

The Structural Welding QC Inspector applies technical knowledge and practical experience in structural fabrication and welding inspection to verify compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, welding procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes and standards.

Working with moderate guidance from Quality leadership, the Inspector performs routine and defined inspection activities, identifies non-conformities, coordinates inspection interfaces, and supports timely resolution of quality issues to ensure structural and welding activities meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and surveillance of structural fabrication, fit-up, welding, and erection activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, WPSs, and applicable project requirements
• Verify material identification, traceability, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, welding parameters, and workmanship at the applicable inspection stages
• Verify that welders are appropriately qualified for the applicable welding process, material, position, and range of qualification before commencement of welding activities
• Confirm that the applicable WPS/PQR and approved welding procedures are available and correctly implemented during production
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds and confirm compliance with the specified acceptance criteria before release for subsequent activities or NDT
• Monitor welding-related controls including preheat, interpass temperature, consumable handling, welding sequence, and other specified welding variables, where applicable
• Coordinate required NDT activities and review the status/results to support inspection release in accordance with the approved ITP and project requirements
• Perform dimensional and structural inspections, including member orientation, alignment, elevation, connection details, and final configuration, as applicable to the assigned scope
• Identify and document non-conformities, defects, and deviations, and follow up corrective actions through satisfactory resolution and closure
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, check sheets, weld/NDT documentation, and other applicable Quality records
• Coordinate inspection activities with Construction/Production, Welding Engineering, NDT, Client representatives, Certifying Authority, subcontractors, and other relevant parties
• Provide the required inspection notifications and support Client/Third-Party hold, witness, surveillance, and review points in accordance with the approved ITP
• Adopt a proactive approach to Quality by identifying potential welding and fabrication issues before they result in rework or non-conformance
• Support final inspection, punch-list clearance, mechanical completion, and turnover activities relevant to the structural and welding scope
• Comply with applicable Project Quality Plan, Quality procedures, HSE requirements, and Company requirements throughout execution

Qualifications

Essential Qualification and Education

• High school diploma, technical diploma, or degree in Welding, Mechanical, Structural, Metallurgical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant Quality Control/welding inspection experience with a degree, or 8+ years with a diploma, preferably within offshore, oil and gas, fabrication yard, construction, or heavy structural fabrication environments
• Relevant welding inspection certification such as CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or equivalent, where required by the project
• Working knowledge of applicable structural and welding codes/standards and project specifications, such as AWS D1.1, ISO 5817, ASME requirements, or other project-specified standards, as applicable to the scope
• Good understanding of WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, welding processes, weld acceptance criteria, NDT requirements, material traceability, and structural fabrication practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, structural drawings, specifications, ITPs, and Quality documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and applicable electronic Quality/inspection systems
• Good communication and coordination skills with the ability to interface effectively with Production, Engineering, Client, and third-party inspection personnel

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