Welding Inspector
Karachi, Other/Not Applicable, PK
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Welding Inspector
Job Description:
- CSWIP or AWS certified or have comprehensive knowledge and experience of 10 years in welding inspection at refineries or petrochemical plants.
- Shall have thorough knowledge of applicable welding codes and standards including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104, and ASME B31.3.
- Capable of reviewing and approving Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records.
- Shall perform pre-weld inspection including joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, root gap, bevel angle, and pre-heat verification.
- Shall perform in-process welding inspection including inter-pass temperature monitoring, welding parameter verification, and inter-pass cleaning.
- Shall perform post-weld inspection including visual examination, dimensional checks, and PWHT verification.
- Knowledgeable in various welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SAW, and their applicable parameters.
- Shall review and interpret weld maps, isometric drawings, and welding symbols.
Capable of identifying welding defects and discontinuities and determining disposition in accordance with applicable codes. - Responsible for complete record keeping and documentation of all welding activities, welder qualifications, and welding inspection reports.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
- CSWIP or AWS certification or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of welding inspection experience in refinery/petrochemical projects
- Strong knowledge of ASME, AWS, and API welding standards
- Experience in WPS, PQR, WPQ approval and inspection stages
- Ability to identify welding defects and ensure compliance
- Relevant project experience of O&G (project construction, QA/QC & Commissioning) is mandatory
- Candidate must have valid certificates – copy shall be provided along with CV