Inspector I Welding QC

International Maritime Industries; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime industry company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Welding Inspector to conduct inspections for welder qualifications and monitor testing processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with welding standards and providing technical support to projects. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, along with professional certifications in welding inspection. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to quality assurance in the marine engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Valid professional qualification in Welding Inspection (CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI or equivalent).
• ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor certification.
• Minimum of 6 - 9 years’ experience in welder qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for qualifications of welders and operators.
• Monitor and document welder qualification and PQR processes.
• Provide technical support to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Technical support provision

Document management

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE

Conduct inspections for qualifications of welders and welding operators, witness welding activities. Monitor and document welder qualification and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) processes. Provide technical support to the project team to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with T&D team and witness welder and procedure qualifications in compliance with approved WPS and established procedures.
• Verify welder’s identity and that they are scheduled for the correct qualification test.
• Ensure joint design, dimensions, and test coupons are prepared according to code (ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Document current, voltage, travel speed, preheat, and inter-pass temperatures. Report deviations or issues immediately for corrective action.
• Check weld appearance for defects (cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion).
• Arrange destructive tests (bend, tensile, impact) or NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT) as required by code.
• Assist in compiling the PQR with all essential variables, test results, and observations. Provide inspection data to help the welding engineer finalize or revise WPS.
• Ensure welder qualification certificates and PQRs are properly filed and traceable to test coupons.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent.

Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)

Valid professional qualification in the following:

• Welding Inspection (CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI or equivalent schemes).
• ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 - 9 years’ experience, relating to Welder qualification/Procedure qualification of marine engineering industries (Jacket structure, ship & rig - buildings)