QC Welding Inspector

About the role

The QC Welding Inspector is responsible for monitoring and inspecting welding activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, international codes and quality standards. The role requires strong technical expertise and the ability to work effectively in industrial and construction project environments.

Key responsibilities

• Perform inspection and surveillance of welding activities during fabrication, erection, and installation phases.
• Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material traceability in accordance with approved standards.
• Conduct visual inspections of welding joints, fit‑ups, alignments, and weld preparations prior to welding.
• Monitor welding parameters to ensure compliance with approved WPS, PQR, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with NDT teams and review non‑destructive testing reports to verify weld quality.
• Identify welding defects, non‑conformities and recommend corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, welding maps, technical specifications, and inspection test plans (ITP).
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and welding documentation accurately.
• Participate in quality audits, site inspections, and project meetings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to welding quality and inspection processes.

Required profile

• CSWIP certification (mandatory).
• Diploma with minimum 7.5 years experience as QC Inspector, or Bachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection procedures, QA/QC standards and international industrial codes.
• Valid passport with at least six months remaining.
• Previous experience on Aramco projects.

Required skills

• CSWIP certification.
• Welding inspection procedures.
• QA/QC standards implementation.
• Industrial welding codes (e.g., ASME, ISO).
• Non‑destructive testing (NDT) coordination.
• Inspection report preparation and documentation.