Welding Inspector

Designation: Welding Inspector Level 2

Job Overview:Ensuring welding quality, compliance, and safety during fabrication, construction, and repair works in ship building & repairs

Qualification / Certification

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering.
• Certified CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI / ISO 9712 Level 2 (VT, MT, PT, etc.).
• 3–5 years of experience in fabrication, shipyard, or oil & gas projects is typically required.

Location: Tuticorin, India

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspection and Quality Control

• Perform visual inspection of welds before, during, and after welding to ensure compliance with applicable codes (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO, IS standards).
• Verify joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, and cleanliness before welding.
• Inspect completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, etc.

2. Review and Verification

• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Test Records (WQT).
• Ensure that only approved WPS and qualified welders are used for production welding.
• Verify base materials, filler materials, and consumables against project specifications.

3. Testing Coordination

• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) such as RT, UT, MT, PT, or VT as per project requirements.
• Interpret NDT results and ensure proper documentation of findings.
• Witness mechanical tests (e.g., bend, tensile, impact tests) during procedure and welder qualifications.

4. Monitoring of Welding Activities

• Ensure proper welding parameters (current, voltage, travel speed, etc.) are maintained as per WPS.
• Supervise repair and re-welding operations and verify corrective actions.

5. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed inspection records, weld maps, and traceability logs.
• Prepare inspection reports, daily welding progress, and weld rejection reports.
• Verify completion of all quality control documentation before final handover.

6. Compliance and Safety

• Ensure welding and inspection activities comply with project specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations during welding and inspection operations.
• Report non-conformances and recommend corrective/preventive actions.

7. Liaison and Coordination

• Coordinate with production, QA/QC, client representatives, and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in site audits and client inspections.
• Provide technical support to welders and supervisors on quality-related issues.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• total work: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person