Summary
Bureau Veritas is hiring a Senior Welding Inspector in Doha, Qatar. The role covers welding inspections, verification of procedures and qualifications, coordination of NDT, review of material records, and preparation of inspection documentation. Applicants should have a degree or diploma in a related field, a recognized welding inspector certification, and 8–10 years of relevant project experience. Knowledge of welding codes, inspection methods, and HSE practices is required.
The posting
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding inspections during fabrication, construction, maintenance, and shutdown activities.
- Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQT/WPQ).
- Conduct visual inspections before, during, and after welding activities.
- Witness and monitor welding processes to ensure compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
- Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities such as RT, UT, MT, PT, and PMI.
- Review material certificates, welding consumables, and traceability records.
- Prepare and maintain inspection reports, punch lists, and quality documentation.
- Identify welding defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and third-party inspectors regarding inspection activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client-specific requirements.
- Monitor heat treatment activities (PWHT) and verify temperature records.
- Support quality audits and project quality assurance initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to HSE policies and safe working practices at site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
- Valid CSWIP 3.2/3.1, AWS-CWI, or equivalent Welding Inspector certification.
- Certified NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT (ASNT, ISO 9712, PCN, or equivalent) preferred.
- API Certifications such as API 570, API 510, API 653, API 580, or API 579 are advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
Experience
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in welding inspection within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Offshore, or Industrial projects.
- Experience in fabrication yards, construction sites, shutdowns, and maintenance projects.
- Proven experience in client-facing inspection assignments and quality management systems.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of welding codes and standards.
- Strong report writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and welding symbols.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and inspection reporting systems.
Preferred Certifications
- CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.2 or 3.1
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- API 570, API 510, API 653
- NDT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT)
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
- H2S and Offshore Safety Certifications (where applicable)
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