Job Description
Welding Inspector
Location: Reading
About the Role:
Our client is looking for a skilled Welding Inspector to join their team, ensuring quality control and compliance on critical welding projects. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with specific certifications in welding inspection and non-destructive testing methods. As a Welding Inspector, you'll uphold high standards of safety and quality in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Weld Inspections: Conduct visual inspections on welds to identify any defects, ensuring they meet specified standards.
* NDT Testing: Perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as required, using DPI and radiographic inspection methods.
* Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all welding activities adhere to project specifications, industry codes, and client standards. Maintain thorough documentation and prepare detailed reports.
* Verification of Welding Personnel: Check the qualifications of welders on-site to ensure compliance with procedural standards.
* Condition Monitoring: Confirm that pre- and post-weld conditions (e.g., material prep, heat treatments) meet necessary requirements for optimal quality.
* Collaboration: Work closely with site engineers, quality control, and welding teams to share inspection results and recommend necessary corrective actions.
* Safety Compliance: Maintain high safety standards and procedures to ensure a secure working environment for all site personnel.
Qualifications & Skills:
* CSWIP 3.1 Certification (required)
* PCN DPI Level 2 Certification (required)
* PCN RI Level 2 Certification (required)
* SC Clearance OR Eligibility for SC Clearance.
* Proven experience in welding inspection within sectors like oil & gas, construction, or power generation.
* Proficiency in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, including DPI and radiographic inspection, with strong knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ASME, API).
* Strong observational skills to detect weld defects and interpret technical specifications accurately.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with quality control teams, welders, and site engineers.
* Proactive and solution-oriented, able to quickly address any welding quality issues.
Apply today to play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality projects for our client. Email me at Shas@scantec.co.uk or call me on 0151 666 8929.