Welding Inspector - Saudi Arabia

Hudson Manpower Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food, Accommodation & Transportation

Job summary

Hudson Manpower Inc. is seeking an experienced Welding Inspector with a strong Oil & Gas background for operations in Saudi Arabia.

The role involves inspecting welds per project specs, verifying WPS/PQR compliance, and coordinating with NDT and construction teams to ensure QA/QC standards are met. Minimum 5 years in welding inspection, a Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, and CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding inspection experience.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• CSWIP 3.1 or CSWIP 3.2 certification mandatory.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or refinery projects.
• Gulf experience preferred.
• Candidates with home-country experience are eligible.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with construction and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, and QA/QC standards.
• Inspect fit-up, joint preparation, root gap, alignment, and welding activities.
• Verify compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
• Check welder qualifications and ensure welding is performed by approved welders.
• Monitor preheating, interpass temperature, and PWHT, where applicable.
• Conduct visual inspection of completed welds and identify defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and incomplete fusion.
• Coordinate with NDT personnel for radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing, as applicable.
• Review welding drawings, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and method statements.
• Prepare inspection reports, maintain quality records, and raise non-conformance reports when required.
• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC requirements and applicable safety procedures.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Welding Inspector professional with strong Oil & Gas background for reputed Company in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding inspections in accordance with approved project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.




• Inspect fit-up, joint preparation, root gap, alignment, and welding activities.




• Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).




• Check welder qualifications and ensure welding is performed by approved welders.




• Monitor preheating, interpass temperature, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), where applicable.




• Conduct visual inspection of completed welds and identify defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, and incomplete fusion.




• Coordinate with NDT personnel for radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing, as applicable.




• Review welding drawings, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and method statements.




• Prepare inspection reports, maintain quality records, and raise non-conformance reports when required.




• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC requirements and applicable safety procedures.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Basic SAR 3,000 – 4,000 per month
Food , Accommodation & Transportation provided by Co.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant welding inspection experience.




• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.




• CSWIP 3.1 or CSWIP 3.2 certification is mandatory.




• Experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical, or refinery projects.




• Gulf experience is preferred.




• Candidates with relevant home-country experience are eligible.




• Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate with construction and quality teams.