Quality Inspector - Welding / Coating & Insulation / NDT

TalentAhead; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentAhead is seeking experienced construction quality inspectors specializing in welding, coating & insulation and NDT inspection for FPSO construction projects in India. Candidates should have strong QA/QC inspection experience in offshore oil & gas, marine, shipbuilding, or FPSO environments.

Key responsibilities include performing welding, coating, insulation and NDT inspections, verifying compliance with project specs and international standards, reviewing WPS/PQR/WQR/ITPs, witnessing

Qualifications

• Diploma in mechanical/ welding or related field.
• Strong QA/QC inspection exposure in oil & gas or FPSO contexts.
• Experience with project records and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, coating, insulation, and NDT inspections.
• Verify compliance with project specs and international standards.
• Review WPS, PQR, WQR, ITPs, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Witness UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, coating and insulation inspections.
• Raise NCRs and maintain quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, third-party inspectors, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, ISO, NACE, SSPC, and project requirements.
• Promote HSE compliance and safe working practices.

Skills

QA/QC inspection experience

Offshore/Oil & Gas experience

HSE awareness

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding / Materials / NDT

Tools

CSWIP 3.1

AWS CWI

NACE Level I/II

SSPC

FROSIO

ICORR

ASNT Level II/III

PCN Level II/III

UT/RT/MT/PT/VT Certifications

Job description

We are looking for experienced construction quality inspectors specialising in welding, coating & insulation, and NDT inspection for FPSO construction projects. Candidates should have strong QA/QC inspection experience in offshore oil & gas, marine, shipbuilding, or FPSO environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding, coating, insulation, and NDT inspections.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, and international standards.
• Review WPS, PQR, WQR, ITPs, inspection reports, and quality records.
• Witness and perform UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, coating, and insulation inspections.
• Raise NCRs, monitor corrective actions, and maintain quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, third-party inspectors, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, AWS, ISO, NACE, SSPC, and project requirements.
• Promote HSE compliance and safe working practices.

Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding / Materials / NDT or related discipline.

Mandatory Certifications (Any Relevant Combination) Welding Inspectors

• CSWIP 3.1
• AWS CWI

Coating & Insulation Inspectors

• NACE Level I / II
• SSPC
• FROSIO
• ICORR

NDT Inspectors

• ASNT Level II / III
• PCN Level II / III
• UT / RT / MT / PT / VT Certifications

Experience Required

• Oil & Gas, Offshore, Marine, Shipbuilding or FPSO Projects.
• Fabrication Yard / Shipyard / Module Construction experience.
• Strong QA/QC inspection and quality documentation exposure.
• Experience handling NCRs and quality systems.

Preferred Profile

• FPSO Construction Experience
• Offshore Oil & Gas / Shipbuilding Background
• Multiple QA/QC Certifications
• Strong HSE Awareness