Welding / NDT Inspector - Offshore Fabrication

Welding / NDT Inspector - Offshore Fabrication

Apply for the Welding / NDT Inspector - Offshore Fabrication role at Hill International, Inc.

Location: Italy

Reporting to: QC Superintendent

Responsibilities

• 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 the QC Manager or client representatives.
  • Support compilation of final quality dossiers and handover documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• 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 top sides.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Work experience of five (5) years in the desired discipline after earning the university degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.