Manager - QA/QC (Welding)

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Mumbai seeks a Welding Quality professional to lead planning, inspection, NDT coordination, and compliance with international standards for offshore wind structures. You will prepare welding procedures, review qualification records, and support client audits.

Role involves ensuring material traceability, NCR closure, and documentation for handover, with close collaboration across fabrication teams and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning welding quality plans and ITPs for offshore structures.
• Knowledge of WPS/PQR approvals and WPQ records.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, ISO 3834, EN 1090, API 2A, DNV and client specs.
• Ability to support audits by clients and inspectors.
• Capable of raising/closing NCRs and compiling quality dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and welding procedures.
• Review and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualification records (WPQ).
• Carry out and supervise inspection of fit-up, welding parameters, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment.
• Verify materials, consumables, and traceability as per procedures and codes.
• Plan and coordinate NDT activities (UT, MPI, RT, PAUT, TOFD) and review NDT reports.

Skills

Welding quality planning

Inspection & surveillance

NDT coordination

Codes & standards compliance

Non-conformance handling

Tools

UT

MPI

RT

PAUT

TOFD

Job description

• Welding Quality Planning: Prepare and implement project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and welding procedures for offshore wind structures such as monopiles, jackets, transition pieces, and offshore substation topsides. Review and approve WPS/PQR and welder qualification records (WPQ).
• Inspection & Surveillance: Carry out and supervise inspection of fit-up, welding parameters, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment. Verify materials, consumables, and traceability as per approved procedures and codes.
• NDT Coordination & Review: Plan and coordinate NDT activities including UT, MPI, RT, PAUT, and TOFD. Review NDT reports and radiographs, and ensure timely closure of defects and repairs.
• Codes & Standards Compliance: Ensure all fabrication meets AWS D1.1, ISO 3834, EN 1090, API 2A, DNV, and client specifications. Support audits by clients, third-party inspectors, and certification bodies.
• Non‑Conformance & Documentation: Raise and close NCRs, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and compile weld maps, inspection records, and final quality dossiers for handover.