Lead Welding QA/QC Inspector

nextjobz; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GREENLAND GROUP in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Welding Inspector with 5-10 years of hands-on experience to ensure compliance with WPS, drawings, project specifications and applicable codes/standards.

You will verify material identifications, MTCs and NDT coordination, inspect joint prep, monitor welding parameters, review WPQ/WQT validity, and maintain QA/QC records while coordinating with construction teams, client representatives and third‑party inspectors.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of welding inspection experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with ASME, AWS, API, ISO standards and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of welding activities to ensure compliance with approved WPS, drawings, project specifications, and applicable codes/standards.
• Verify material identification, MTCs, traceability, welding consumables, and storage/handling requirements.
• Inspect joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, root gap, bevel angle, tack welds, and pre-welding conditions.
• Monitor welding parameters, including preheat, interpass temperature, amperage, voltage, travel speed, and welding sequence, where applicable.
• Verify the qualifications and validity of WPS/PQR and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ/WQT).
• Perform and document visual inspection (VT) of completed welds and identify welding defects or non-conformities.
• Coordinate NDT activities such as RT, UT, MT, and PT and review NDT reports/results against acceptance criteria.
• Ensure weld repairs are properly controlled, inspected, and re-tested where required.
• Prepare and maintain Inspection Reports, Weld Maps, NDT Reports, NCRs, punch lists, and QA/QC records.
• Coordinate inspection activities with construction teams, welding supervisors, NDT technicians, client/consultant representatives, and third-party inspectors.
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with applicable standards such as ASME, AWS, API, ISO, and project-specific requirements.
• Participate in inspection hold points, witness points, material receiving inspections, and final acceptance inspections.
• Identify non-conforming work, initiate NCRs, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the QA/QC team in maintaining project quality objectives and ensuring welding work is completed safely, correctly, and according to schedule.
• Maintain complete and traceable documentation for turnover and final project dossiers.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT inspection

Quality inspection

Welding safety

Equipment inspection

Machinery inspection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

GREENLAND GROUP in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Welding Inspector with 5-10 years of hands-on experience to ensure compliance with WPS, drawings, project specifications and applicable codes/standards.

You will verify material identifications, MTCs and NDT coordination, inspect joint prep, monitor welding parameters, review WPQ/WQT validity, and maintain QA/QC records while coordinating with construction teams, client representatives and third‑party inspectors.