Welding Inspector Job Description
Welding inspector
provides metallurgical support to the project teams by applying knowledge in the various types of materials used in the oil and gas and chemicals sectors, including an understanding of their applications and limitations.
Welding Inspector Duties & Responsibilities
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The Quality Inspector will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a specific craft such as welding, piping, concrete or mechanical, electrical
Attend safety training and other meetings as required
Main responsibilty for Testing Welders
If assigned as Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for Boiler and Pressure Vessel work, be thoroughly familiar with the district Quality Control Manual
Prepares Non-Conformance Reports when work is not performed to the approved standards
Monitor contractor-testing activities
Review contractor and fabrication shop WPS/PQR’s for conformance with the required specifications
Coordinate the testing and approval of new weld procedures
Maintain and provide access to the electronic listing of approved weld procedures
Audit the welder continuity records for Motiva and contract welders
Welding Inspector Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Welding Inspector
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CWI, NACE, NDE, SSPC, ASNT, NDT, AWS, II, UT, MT
Education for Welding Inspector
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the welding inspector job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Engineering, Welding, Associates, Science, Technical, Welding Technology, Graduate, Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Construction
Skills for Welding Inspector
Desired skills for welding inspector include:
Adobe Acrobat and Lotus Notes
Mechanical
Electromechanical
Commercial support to maintain US proprietary low-density systems
Excel
Instrumentation
Oil & Gas industry materials and equipment of same
Piping materials
Structural steel
Welding principles and metallurgical properties
Desired experience for welding inspector includes:
Demonstrated understanding and application of Canadian Welding Standards
Certified in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), qualified and certified in accordance with provisions of AWS QC1, Standard for AWS Certified Welding Inspector
10+ years welding experience and 5+ years as a Certified Welder
Must have a current Certified Weldiing Inspector Certification
Must have working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline they are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques
Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API may be required for certain positions
Welding Inspector Examples
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Welding Inspector Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of welding inspector. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for welding inspector
- Perform audits of the post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) process and initiate corrective actions
- Audit weld reject rates and seek corrective action as applicable
- Central Shop periodically to check welding
- Perform audits of frequently used fabrication shop QC programs and initiate corrective actions
- Witness testing of welder and welding procedure qualifications
- Coordinate the examination of weld test specimens
- Consult with Corrosion & Materials Engineers for specialized welding applications
- Provide field troubleshooting assistance for complex weld repairs
- Maintain a list of non-project equipment being fabricated in external shops, and ensure sufficient inspections occur to achieve quality construction
- Serve as the PMI (Positive Material Identification) focal point for PEI
Qualifications for welding inspector
- Minimum 5 years experience in welding, NDT, Inspection, QC group in manufacture workshop, project site and operating plants
- Solid understanding of local and international codes and standards eg
- Actively supports and assist other team member for their technical skills, knowledge improvement and development
- Able to work under a extreme time factors and conditions especially during shut down and TAR
- Able to work at confined space condition and hazardous areas and elevated locations
- Use of reporting tools like MS office
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a welding inspector. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for welding inspector
- Recommend and approve repairs perform visual inspection of completed work
- Work with various aerospace materials, such as, aluminum, various grades of stainless steel, inconel, copper
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
- Examine, test and inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered
- Be involved in and provide Quality input to task planning
- Plan and perform inspections and test at the correct time to coordinate with the schedule and minimize potential impacts due to failures
- Review/approve (initial/date) all third party test results for compliance with project requirements when required
- Report all Non-Conformance and rework issues to the Project or District Quality Manager
- If assigned as Quality Control Inspector (QCI) for Boiler and Pressure Vessel work, be thoroughly familiar with District’s Quality Control Manual
- Perform quality assurance functions
Qualifications for welding inspector
- Welding Inspection Certifications (American Welding Society CWI, CSWIP or IWI (EWI) approved equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of working experience, specializing in Welding Inspection and Site Material Control
- Good knowledge of Civil Engineering & Construction Industry
- Minimum three (3) years of welding quality control or welding inspection experience in a manufacturing facility
- Minimum three (3) years of pressure equipment code welding experience
- Extensive knowledge of all types of welding processes
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Our company is hiring for a welding inspector. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for welding inspector
- Provide training to supervision and crafts regarding the project specific quality process and requirements as requested
- Promote and maintain effective communications and relations (verbally and in writing and through periodic meetings) with, project management teams, and the engineer/client Team to understand the project scope and schedule and successfully them in any quality matters
- Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement Research and answer questions of a technical nature
- Insuring company welding procedures and specifications are followed
- Inspecting welding technique and equipment
- Inspecting all welds
- Verifying all pipe and fittings have MTR's and are properly marked on the weld map
- Completing required daily reports
- Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment, and conducts quality assurance tests
- Will be working in an environment with Large structure (Steel and Aluminum) Fabrication
Qualifications for welding inspector
- Any certifications in MT, PT, and or UT is a plus
- Experience with reviewing weld procedures for compliance against welding codes and standards
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with welders, QC representatives, engineers, and customers
- Familiarity with various aerospace materials, such as, Aluminum (6061 and 2219), various grades of Stainless Steel, Inconel, Copper, Titanium, Monel
- Must be willing to travel extensively to remote sites for initial build and upgrades
- Must have basic math, reading and computer skills
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a welding inspector. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for welding inspector
- Structural steel QA activities
- Must be able to perform visual inspection of welds and coordinate Radiographic, UT and PT/MT testing of welds
- Review supplier documents such as, Inspection and Test Plan, quality related procedures, material certificates, manufacturers data records, inspection reports, non-conformance reports, deviation request, supplier manufacturing schedule
- Independently inspect and test welded steel structures
- Perform nondestructive testing on weldments to verify quality and acceptance
- Test and inspect painting and paint preparation operations for steel structures
- Review and verify documentation of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material certifications
- Prepare inspection reports and submit for product acceptance decisions
- Perform sampling, testing, and inspection activities for fabricated construction materials
- Independently schedule, organize, and perform nondestructive inspections of existing, in-service steel bridges, sign bridges, sign support structures, and illumination and traffic signal poles
Qualifications for welding inspector
- Any certifications in MT, PT, UT and/or RT is also a plus
- Must be open to some travel
- Possession of a level II NDE certification would be an asset
- Possession of a AWS certification would be an asset
- Previous experience on NWC and Aramco Projects is desirable
- AWS CAWI Certification (CWI Certification holders may also be considered)
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of welding inspector. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for welding inspector
- Respond to questions from engineers related to inspections
- Perform routine testing, calibration, and maintenance of nondestructive testing equipment
- Insure Welding Specification Procedures (WPS) are current and in place for projects
- Supervise and provide leadership for all QC Inspectors
- Annual calibration of welding equipment, QC inspection equipment and pre-qualifications for both
- Non-supervisory, trade ticket, multitask inspection functions, reporting to senior inspector
- Weld, radiography, fabrication, tie-in, water-course, foreign utility and highway crossings, electrical, coating, civil, lower-in, blasting, station related activations and clean up
- Responsible for weld procedure compliance monitoring
- Able to test welders, ensure materials compatibility with the approved Joining Program, compile pertinent QC documentation, monitor the NDE acceptance process, oversee tie-ins and compile clean and complete daily reports as required
- Multitask inspection responsibilities including environmental and safety
Qualifications for welding inspector
- UTSW experience a plus
- NACE Coating Inspector Level 2 or 3
- Understanding of project painting requirements
- 10 years painting experience
- Previous experience in field non-manual supervision
- Working knowledge of TEAMWORKS software