QAQC Inspector

Yeng Tong Construction Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeng Tong Construction Pte Ltd seeks a seasoned welding inspection professional to review technical docs, blueprints and WPS/ITP for marine projects. You will inspect materials, verify welder qualifications and coordinate NDT reporting to ensure compliance with ABS and other standards.

The role requires shipyard experience, strong communication and leadership, and meticulous documentation of non-conformities and final dossiers for clients.

Qualifications

• Understanding of welding techniques SMAW, FCAW, TIG.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, ASME IX, API standards, ABS rules.
• Strong attention to detail and leadership potential.
• Experience in shipyard environments and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and review technical documents, blueprints, WPS and ITP.
• Inspect base materials and welding consumables for specs, certs and traceability.
• Verify welder qualifications and maintain certification records.
• Conduct fit-up inspections and verify joint prep and preheating.
• Monitor welding processes to ensure correct parameters and techniques.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks on welds for defects.
• Coordinate and review NDT reports (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT).
• Prepare inspection reports, NCRs and final client dossiers.
• Promote adherence to shipyard safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Welding techniques SMAW/FCAW/TIG

Engineering drawings & welding symbols

Metallurgy - shipbuilding materials

Industry codes & standards AWS D1.1/AS

NDT knowledge VT/MT/PT/UT/RT

Communication & leadership

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

CSWIP Certification

ASNT Level II (NDT)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and review technical documents, blueprints, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and project-specific inspection and test plans (ITP).

• Inspect base materials and welding consumables to ensure they match specifications and have the required certification and traceability.

• Verify welder qualifications and maintain current records of their certifications and performance.

• Conduct fit-up inspections, verify joint preparation, and monitor preheating processes to ensure compliance with procedures before welding begins.

• Monitor welding processes to ensure welders adhere to the correct parameters and use the proper techniques and equipment.

• Perform visual inspections and dimensional checks on completed welds to identify defects such as cracks, porosity, or undercut.

• Coordinate and review NDT reports, which may include visual testing (VT), magnetic particle testing (MT or MPI), liquid penetrant testing (PT or LPT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and radiographic testing (RT).

• Prepare detailed inspection reports, maintain comprehensive records, manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), and compile final documentation dossiers for clients and regulatory bodies.

• Promote adherence to all shipyard safety and quality procedures, participate in quality audits, and assist in developing and improving welding procedures.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of various welding techniques (SMAW, FCAW, TIG), Metallurgy – Ship building Material, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards such as AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API standards, and classification society rules – American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

• Certification -Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)from theAmerican Welding Society(AWS) orCSWIP(Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel) from TWI. Good to have ASNT Level II certification in NDT.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), leadership potential, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Shipyard Working experience preferred.