We are seeking a Senior Welding Inspector to oversee and ensure compliance with welding procedures and standards on a major offshore pipelay operation aboard a lay barge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with WPS, project specifications, and international codes (e.g., DNV, ASME, ISO).
- Review and verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and consumable handling.
- Conduct visual inspection of welds and coordinate with NDE team for further evaluations.
- Ensure traceability of materials and welding consumables.
- Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports and documentation.
- Liaise with client representatives and offshore welding personnel.
Requirements
- 15 years’ experience in welding inspection in offshore oil & gas projects.
- 10 years’ experience as Client representative
- Certified to CSWIP 3.2 / 3.1, IWE / IWI-C, or equivalent international welding inspection certification.
- Strong knowledge of pipeline welding, including automatic welding systems used on laybarges.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and offshore welding challenges (e.g., pipe alignment, fatigue, corrosion resistance).
- Fluent in English; excellent reporting and communication skills.
- Offshore survival and medical certification (valid BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS, OGUK or equivalent).