Summary
International Maritime Industries (IMI) is seeking a Welding QC Inspector I to inspect welder and welding procedure qualifications and witness welding activities. The role includes verifying test preparation and code compliance, recording welding variables, checking welds for defects, and arranging destructive tests or NDT as required. The inspector will help compile PQRs and maintain traceable qualification records. Applicants need a mechanical diploma or equivalent, a welding inspection qualification such as CSWIP 3.2 or AWS-SCWI, ISO 9001:2015 auditor certification, and 6–9 years of relevant experience in marine engineering industries.
The posting
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JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
Conduct inspections for qualifications of welders and welding operators, witness welding activities. Monitor and document welder qualification and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) processes. Provide technical support to the project team to ensure compliance and efficiency.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Coordinate with T&D team and witness welder and procedure qualifications in compliance with approved WPS and established procedures.
• Verify welder’s identity and that they are scheduled for the correct qualification test.
• Ensure joint design, dimensions, and test coupons are prepared according to code (ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.).
• Document current, voltage, travel speed, preheat, and inter-pass temperatures. Report deviations or issues immediately for corrective action.
• Check weld appearance for defects (cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion).
• Arrange destructive tests (bend, tensile, impact) or NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT) as required by code.
• Assist in compiling the PQR with all essential variables, test results, and observations. Provide inspection data to help the welding engineer finalize or revise WPS.
• Ensure welder qualification certificates and PQRs are properly filed and traceable to test coupons.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
• Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent.
Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)
Valid professional qualification in the following:
• Welding Inspection (CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI or equivalent schemes).
• ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor certification.
Experience
• Minimum of 6 - 9 years’ experience, relating to Welder qualification/Procedure qualification of marine engineering industries (Jacket structure, ship & rig - buildings)