QA/QC Welding Inspector

Key Responsibilities:1. IBR & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all fabrication activities comply with Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR).
• Coordinate with IBR authorities for stage inspections, approvals, and certification.
• Prepare and maintain IBR documentation including Form IIIA, III, III-C, etc.
• Ensure all required stamping and documentation are completed per IBR guidelines.

2. Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop, review, and approve WPS, PQR, and WPQ as per IBR/ASME Section IX.
• Monitor and inspect welding activities including pre-heating, inter-pass temperature control, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT).
• Inspect incoming raw materials, verify MTCs, and ensure traceability.
• Conduct stage-wise and final inspections (fit-up, welding, dimensional, hydro test, etc.).
• Handle NDT interpretation and coordination with Level II personnel.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all fabrication quality records, weld maps, inspection reports, NDT records, and calibration records.
• Prepare quality dossiers for customer submission and IBR authority review.
• Support audits (internal/external/IBR) and ensure compliance.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with design, production, and third-party inspection agencies (TPIAs).
• Guide welders and fitters on quality requirements and welding techniques.
• Attend and resolve site/customer complaints related to quality issues.

5. Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure safe practices during inspections and testing (e.g., hydro testing).
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Suggest improvements to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of IBR, ASME Section VIII & IX, and related codes.
• Hands-on experience with heavy fabrication processes – cutting, rolling, welding, forming, etc.
• Expertise in welding inspection (SMAW, SAW, GTAW, etc.).
• Familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS is a plus.
• Proficient in reading fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and isometrics.

Work Environment:

• On-site role (fabrication shop / project site).
• May require working in shifts or extended hours during shutdowns or testing.
• Use of PPE and adherence to HSE norms is mandatory.

Typical Industries Hiring for This Role:

• Boiler and Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
• Power Plant Equipment Manufacturing
• EPC Companies (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)
• Oil & Gas Equipment Manufacturers
• Process Plant Fabrication Shops

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: Remote