Quality Inspector

Job Overview:

The Structural Welding QC Inspector applies technical knowledge and practical experience in structural fabrication and welding inspection to verify compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, welding procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes and standards.

Working with moderate guidance from Quality leadership, the Inspector performs routine and defined inspection activities, identifies non-conformities, coordinates inspection interfaces, and supports timely resolution of quality issues to ensure structural and welding activities meet project requirements.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection and surveillance of structural fabrication, fit-up, welding, and erection activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, WPSs, and applicable project requirements
• Verify material identification, traceability, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, welding parameters, and workmanship at the applicable inspection stages
• Verify that welders are appropriately qualified for the applicable welding process, material, position, and range of qualification before commencement of welding activities
• Confirm that the applicable WPS/PQR and approved welding procedures are available and correctly implemented during production
• Perform visual inspection of completed welds and confirm compliance with the specified acceptance criteria before release for subsequent activities or NDT
• Monitor welding-related controls including preheat, interpass temperature, consumable handling, welding sequence, and other specified welding variables, where applicable
• Coordinate required NDT activities and review the status/results to support inspection release in accordance with the approved ITP and project requirements
• Perform dimensional and structural inspections, including member orientation, alignment, elevation, connection details, and final configuration, as applicable to the assigned scope
• Identify and document non-conformities, defects, and deviations, and follow up corrective actions through satisfactory resolution and closure
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, check sheets, weld/NDT documentation, and other applicable Quality records
• Coordinate inspection activities with Construction/Production, Welding Engineering, NDT, Client representatives, Certifying Authority, subcontractors, and other relevant parties
• Provide the required inspection notifications and support Client/Third-Party hold, witness, surveillance, and review points in accordance with the approved ITP
• Adopt a proactive approach to Quality by identifying potential welding and fabrication issues before they result in rework or non-conformance
• Support final inspection, punch-list clearance, mechanical completion, and turnover activities relevant to the structural and welding scope
• Comply with applicable Project Quality Plan, Quality procedures, HSE requirements, and Company requirements throughout execution

Essential Qualification and Education:

• High school diploma, technical diploma, or degree in Welding, Mechanical, Structural, Metallurgical Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant Quality Control/welding inspection experience with a degree, or 8+ years with a diploma, preferably within offshore, oil and gas, fabrication yard, construction, or heavy structural fabrication environments
• Relevant welding inspection certification such as CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector or equivalent, where required by the project
• Working knowledge of applicable structural and welding codes/standards and project specifications, such as AWS D1.1, ISO 5817, ASME requirements, or other project-specified standards, as applicable to the scope
• Good understanding of WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, welding processes, weld acceptance criteria, NDT requirements, material traceability, and structural fabrication practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, structural drawings, specifications, ITPs, and Quality documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and applicable electronic Quality/inspection systems
• Good communication and coordination skills with the ability to interface effectively with Production, Engineering, Client, and third-party inspection personnel

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