Inspector I, Welding QC

International Maritime Industries; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

International Maritime Industries seeks a Welding Inspector to oversee welder and procedure qualifications per WPS and related codes on marine projects. You will witness tests, document essential variables, and ensure traceability of PQRs and certs.

Ideal candidates have 6–9 years in welder qualification within marine engineering, with CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI and ISO 9001 auditor credentials, and strong attention to weld integrity and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent.
• Valid CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI or equivalent welding inspection qualification.
• ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with T&D team and witness welder and procedure qualifications in compliance with approved WPS and 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.
• Document current, voltage, travel speed, preheat, and inter-pass temperatures; report deviations.
• Check weld appearance for defects (cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion).
• Arrange destructive tests (bend, tensile, impact) or NDT as required by code.
• Assist in compiling the PQR with all variables, test results, and observations; provide data for welding engineer to finalize WPS.
• Ensure welder qualification certificates and PQRs are filed and traceable to test coupons.

Skills

Welding inspections

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent

Tools

CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI

ISO 9001:2015 auditor

PQR/WPS procedures

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)