ASME Authorized Inspector

1. 1. Position

ASME Authorized Inspectors

1. 2. Office / Department

Abu Dhabi IND

1. 3. Reporting to

INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor

1. 4. Key Working Relationship

• IND Manager
• INP Manager
• ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor
• Worldwide Shop Inspection Coordinators
• Administration Assistant / Technical Assistant
• Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
• Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants
• He is expected to establish direct contact with Client and whenever necessary with other Bureau Veritas organization.

2. Minimum Required Qualifications

1. 1. Specialty

ASME / National Board Commission with “Ä” endorsement.

CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 or AWS - CWI or an approved equivalent.

ASNT / PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT or an approved equivalent.

1. 2. Education

Degree / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or HNC

1. 3. Training

ASME / National Board Commission with “Ä”  training

Bureau Veritas Shop Inspection Guidelines

CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 or AWS - CWI or an approved equivalent preferred

ASNT / PCN Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT or an approved equivalent.

1. 4. Technical knowledge

Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM, BS etc.

Experience with Boiler & Pressure vessel Material / Welding / NDT Inspection according to relevant Codes.

Application of Codes and Standards, Project specifications and Procedures.

1. 5. Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in similar field

3. Responsibilities / Authorities

1. 1. Primary Functions

• Review of applicable contractual requirements (Technical standards, specifications etc.)
• Definition and review of Quality Plan and relevant procedures.
• Review and validation of inspection assignment documentation (technical aspects, reference documentation, schedule, milestones, reporting, logistics, co-ordination procedure, etc.)
• Train and provide guidance to Inspectors / Surveyors
• Provide ASME Authorized Inspector services within ME Region
• Attend ASME Code shops audit during Pre Joint Review / Joint Review with ASME Team Leader.
• Perform periodical audit on ASME Code shops
• Confirm corrective action has been verified by ASME Code shops to ensure Code compliance.
• Assist INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor on Technical issues as and when required.
• Definition of Bureau Veritas interventions
• Selection of the most appropriate inspection techniques
• Execution or supervision of inspection according to pre-defined Quality Plan, and to the established inspection procedures / techniques
• Execution of inspection reporting including treatment of Non-conformities (NCR’s) and other applicable deliverables
• Ensuring quality of inspection according to ASME / BV Quality System
• Interpretation of results of inspections
• Treatment of Non-conformities / corrective actions
• Review and appraisal of inspection procedures
• Maintaining internal and external communication
• Provide Technical guidance for  Inspectors / Surveyors of a lower level
• Promotes Bureau Veritas / ONE/TuV/BV service portfolio to clients
• Respects security guidelines of Bureau Veritas and safeguards personal security in the working environment
• Actively participates in the sharing of knowledge and information (Knowledge Management)
• Witness welding procedure qualification tests
• Witness welder and welding operator’s performance tests.
• Ensure proper fit-up by checking edge preparation (bevel angles, root gap, land, overlap etc.)
• Monitor pre-heating temperature, welding consumables, parameters
• Ensure welding works are performed as per approved procedures (WPS) and welders
• In-process welding surveillance and visual inspection of weld finish.
• Monitor storage, handling and baking of welding consumable.
• Ensure that fabrication is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• Monitor NDT / PWHT and review reports
• Review radiography films and endorse RT reports
• Prepare inspection reports on time and submit to INP Manager and/or Worldwide Shop Inspection Coordinators for review and further action.

1. 2. Technical Expertise

• Application of codes and standards, project specifications and procedures
• Within his field of competency, the inspector is expected to conduct the activities stated in Primary functions.
• Fully conversant with relevant inspection techniques and able to select the most appropriate inspection technique.
• Able to verify and approve Non-conformities / corrective actions
• Able to identify required Bureau Veritas interventions, based on a pre-defined Quality Plan and according to specified standards.
• Able to review / appraise inspection procedures
• Able to manage one or more level 1 Inspectors / surveyors

1. 3. Business Requirements

• Report to INP Manager / ASME Authorized Inspector Supervisor about inspection, non-compliance /discrepancy to ASME Code.

1. 4. Self Management

• Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management.
• Ensure that inspection is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• Meet project development objectives
• Should be Results oriented, Service driven and Problem solving 
• Comply with company regulations, procedures and Code of Ethics.

1. 5. Customer Focus

• Ensure that Inspection is carried out as per Purchase order / approved drawings / Inspection test plans and other applicable Technical specifications.

• Maintain regular job related contact with clients and Liaises with client and/or Project Management Consultant with ease
• Understand client needs and work to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Develop trust and open communication with the client.

• Regularly monitor customer satisfaction.

1. 6. HSE Requirements

• Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV Group HSE Policies and procedures, client’s HSE procedures and practices.
• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/supervisor
• Report immediately any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
• Report immediately any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation
• Use appropriate PPE at work area and be aware of:
  • the risks appropriate PPE will control or minimize
  • Report immediately in case the PPE is worn off or lost.
  • maintenance and inspection arrangements
  • PPE replacement procedures

4. Performance Monitoring

1. 1. Continual Development

The opportunities for improvement in

• Technical and professional competencies through attending specialized training courses and seminars
• Stay updated on all welding & NDT related developments

1. 2. KPI’s

• Facilitate increasing the ASME business volume by 15% every year
• Time taken to deliver the report to the client
• Educate Quality of reporting to subordinates
• Inspection done within the allocated timeframe
• Additional sales, cross-selling, number of commercial opportunities referred
• Share information, Best practice, Knowledge Management

1. 3. Monitored By

INP Manager / IND Manager