QA/QC Inspector - Welding

Job Description

• Inspect welding activities for piping, pipelines, structures, pressure vessels and equipment.
• Review approved WPS, PQR and welder qualification records.
• Verify welder qualifications before assigning welding activities.
• Conduct material identification, joint fit-up and visual welding inspections.
• Verify welding consumables, storage conditions, baking and issuance records.
• Monitor preheating, interpass temperature, welding parameters and post-weld heat treatment.
• Ensure welding activities comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate NDT activities, including RT, UT, MT, PT and PMI.
• Review NDT reports and monitor the repair of welding defects.
• Prepare and submit inspection requests to the client or consultant.
• Maintain weld maps, inspection records, NDT status and welder performance reports.
• Issue non-conformance reports and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, NDT, client and third-party inspection teams.
• Participate in material receiving inspections and verify material certificates.
• Witness procedure qualification tests and welder qualification tests.
• Support pressure testing, reinstatement, mechanical completion and final handover.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality reports.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC quality and HSE requirements.
• Support offshore brownfield, shutdown and tie-in activities.
• Maintain complete quality dossiers and final project documentation.
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Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Welding Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of welding inspection experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 3–5 years of offshore project experience.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is preferred.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI certification is mandatory.
• ASNT/PCN Level II certification in relevant NDT methods is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1 and applicable ADNOC standards.

Additional Information

• Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex and alloy steel materials is an advantage.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, welding symbols and project specifications.
• Knowledge of WPS, PQR, WPQ, NDT, PWHT, PMI and hardness testing requirements.
• Good reporting, documentation, communication and coordination skills.
• Valid BOSIET/HUET certification and offshore medical fitness are preferred.