Welding Inspector - Offshore

Madre Integrated Engineering; Doha; On-site; QAR 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering seeks a Welding Inspector to lead inspection activities, verify procedures and consumables, and ensure QA/QC across welding operations. The role includes NDT coordination, documentation, NCR management, and safety compliance on offshore oil & gas projects.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering qualification and CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification, with 5–10 years of welding inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 Welding Inspector certification mandatory.
• 5–10 years welding inspection experience, offshore oil & gas exposure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASME IX, AWS D1.1, API codes, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Welding Inspection: Conduct inspection of welding activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, ASME, AWS, and ISO codes.
• Procedure & Consumable Verification: Review and validate welding procedures, consumables, and welder qualifications.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor welding operations, joint preparation, and post-weld heat treatment for adherence to standards.
• NDT Coordination: Supervise or perform NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT) and review reports for accuracy.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain welding inspection records, WPS/PQR documentation, and QA/QC logs.
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify welding defects, issue NCRs, and verify corrective actions.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure welding operations comply with HSE protocols, especially for confined space and hot work.
• Coordination: Liaise with QA/QC managers, project engineers, and contractors to resolve welding issues.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

NDT coordination

Documentation & reporting

Safety compliance

Coordination with teams

Education

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

CSWIP 3.1/3.2 Welding Inspector

Tools

ASME IX knowledge

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ISO standards knowledge

WPS/PQR review

Job description

Madre Integrated Engineering | Full time

Welding Inspection : Conduct inspection of welding activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, ASME, AWS, and ISO codes.

Procedure & Consumable Verification : Review and validate welding procedures, consumables, and welder qualifications.

Quality Assurance : Monitor welding operations, joint preparation, and post‑weld heat treatment for adherence to standards.

NDT Coordination : Supervise or perform NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT) and review reports for accuracy.

Documentation & Reporting : Maintain welding inspection records, WPS/PQR documentation, and QA/QC logs.

Non‑Conformance Management : Identify welding defects, issue NCRs, and verify corrective actions.

Safety Compliance : Ensure welding operations comply with HSE protocols, especially for confined space and hot work.

Coordination : Liaise with QA/QC managers, project engineers, and contractors to resolve welding issues.

Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Mandatory Certification: CSWIP 3.1 (Welding Inspector) or CSWIP 3.2 (Senior Welding Inspector).

Minimum 5–10 years welding inspection experience, with offshore oil & gas exposure preferred.

Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API codes, and ISO standards.

Certifications & Training

CSWIP 3.1/3.2 Welding Inspector (mandatory).

ISO 9001 Quality Management awareness.

Offshore survival training (BOSIET/HUET).

HSE training for hot work and confined space.