Overview
Joining a major UK energy infrastructure project, the Multi-Skilled Welding & Coating Inspector will be a key member of the project team, ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance and inspection for welding, fabrication, and coating activities. This on-site role encompasses significant responsibilities in quality oversight, collaboration with project stakeholders, and adherence to established standards and procedures over an initial 9-month contract.
Responsibilities
- Act as the client's representative for welding, fabrication, and coating inspections.
- Conduct quality inspections and surveillance in line with Project Quality Plans and ITPs.
- Witness and authorize hold points, witness points, and review points.
- Review and verify welding, NDT, and coating qualifications and certifications.
- Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
- Ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality specifications.
- Conduct material traceability and surveillance checks.
- Attend quality meetings, providing technical expertise and insights to the project team.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Welding and/or Coating Inspection.
- Experience in transmission and distribution, onshore or offshore substations, renewables, or major construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Record Books and contractor surveillance.
- Essential qualifications including CSWIP 3.1 (with Radiographic Interpretation) or CSWIP 3.2.2.
- Coating Inspection Level 2 or 3 certification (NACE/FROSIO/ICOR).
- ISO 9712:2021 certification required.
- Proven reporting and stakeholder management capabilities.