Welding NDT Inspector - Lerici, Italy

Hill International; Lerici; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global engineering firm in Lerici, Italy, is seeking an experienced Welding NDT Inspector to monitor and inspect welding and NDT activities. The candidate will coordinate NDT techniques, maintain records, and ensure compliance with standards. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of relevant work experience, and proficiency in English writing and speaking. The role offers the opportunity to work on offshore projects, emphasizing attention to detail and safety.

Competenze

• 5+ years of work experience in welding and NDT inspection roles.
• Minimum of 5 years offshore experience in total.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Mansioni

• Monitor and inspect welding and NDT activities.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications and other documents.
• Coordinate required NDT activities according to the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Maintain accurate records of weld logs and inspection reports.

Conoscenze

Welding Inspection

NDT techniques

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Safety focus

Formazione

Bachelor Degree from an accredited university

Descrizione del lavoro

About the job Welding NDT Inspector - Lerici, Italy

Report to Deck Yard QC superintendent, the Welding/NDT Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring that all welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements. The role involves reviewing welding procedures, inspecting welds, coordinating NDT techniques, and ensuring compliance throughout fabrication and construction, candidate is tasked for.

Welding Inspection

• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications.
• Conduct fit-up and visual inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Monitor welding parameters, joint preparations, consumables, and interpass temperature control.
• Ensure welding is performed according to approved procedures, drawings, and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS D1.1, API 1104).
• Issue weld maps, inspection reports, and maintain traceability of welds.

NDT Coordination and Execution

• Schedule and coordinate required NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT) according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Witness and verify NDT results conducted by third-party or in-house technicians.
• Interpret and evaluate test results to ensure defect-free welds and compliance.
• Review NDT reports, radiographic films, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Non-Conformance Control

• Identify and report welding and NDT-related non-conformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Follow up on repair welding, re-inspection, and documentation closure.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of weld logs, inspection reports, NDT results, and traceability documents.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports for submission to QC Manager or client representatives.
• Support compilation of final quality dossiers and handover documentation.
• Strong understanding of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW), materials, and codes (API, ASME, AWS).
• Familiarity with fabrication yard or site activities including pipelines, jackets, and topsides.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and weld maps.
• Skilled in evaluating radiographic films and NDT techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and safety focus.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited university.
• Work experience of five (5) years in the sought discipline after earning the university degree.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.