Overview
The Welding and Coating Inspector will join a prominent renewable energy project in the UK, focusing on maintaining compliance with quality standards in welding, fabrication, and coating activities. This role involves close collaboration with project teams and stakeholders to oversee and ensure the acceptance of work in accordance with project quality requirements. The successful contractor will be pivotal in supporting the high-profile offshore wind project by conducting inspections and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Act as the client representative for welding, fabrication, and coating activities.
- Conduct quality surveillance and inspection activities.
- Witness Hold Points, Review Points, and Inspection Points.
- Review welder, painter, and NDE qualifications.
- Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Ensure compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
- Conduct material traceability and surveillance inspections.
- Review Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs) and quality documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Welding Inspector, Coating Inspector, or Welding & Coating Inspector.
- Experience in Renewable Energy or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and inspection records.
- Strong auditing and contractor surveillance experience.
- CSWIP 3.1 (with radiographic interpretation) or CSWIP 3.2.2 certification.
- NACE/FROSIO/ICOR/CSWIP Coating Inspector Level 2 or Level 3 certification.
- ISO 9712:2021 certification.