INSPECTOR - SENIOR QA/QC

About the Role
The Senior QA/QC Inspector (Welding & Painting) is responsible for ensuring compliance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable international standards in all welding, coating, painting, and inspection activities. This position encompasses conducting quality inspections during various phases including fabrication, construction, maintenance, and shutdown projects. The Senior QA/QC Inspector will monitor welding and coating processes, coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, review quality documentation, and ensure adherence to QA/QC and HSE requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in welding inspection, coating inspection, and quality management systems, holding certifications such as CSWIP/AWS-CWI and BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector, along with substantial experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Offshore, and Industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC inspections during fabrication, construction, maintenance, turnaround, and shutdown activities.
• Conduct welding inspections before, during, and after welding activities.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Records (WPQ/WQT), and welding documentation.
• Witness and monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, and international standards.
• Perform coating and painting inspections, including surface preparation, environmental monitoring, coating application, and final acceptance inspections.
• Verify blasting and painting activities in accordance with project specifications, ISO, SSPC, NACE, and client requirements.
• Measure and record coating thickness, surface profile, dew point, relative humidity, and other painting quality parameters.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities such as RT, UT, MT, PT, PMI, and hardness testing.
• Review material certificates, coating certificates, consumable certificates, and traceability records.
• Monitor Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) activities and verify temperature charts and records.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, punch lists, NCRs, QA/QC dossiers, and quality documentation.
• Identify welding and coating defects and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors, and third-party inspectors regarding inspection and quality matters.
• Support quality audits, management system implementation, and project quality assurance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including ASME, API, AWS, ISO, SSPC, NACE, and client-specific requirements.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI, or equivalent).
• BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector Certification (mandatory/preferred).
• Certified NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT (ASNT, ISO 9712, PCN, or equivalent) preferred.
• API Certifications such as API 570, API 510, API 653, API 580, or API 579 are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of welding and coating inspection requirements.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of QA/QC inspection experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Offshore, Shipyard, or Industrial projects.
• Proven experience in welding and painting/coating inspection activities.
• Experience in fabrication yards, construction sites, shutdowns, brownfield, and greenfield projects.
• Strong client-facing experience in inspection assignments and quality management systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of welding, coating, and painting standards and specifications.
• Strong understanding of ASME, API, AWS, ISO, SSPC, NACE, and international quality standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, welding symbols, and coating specifications.
• Strong report writing, technical documentation, and inspection record management skills.
• Effective communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and electronic inspection reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Certifications

• CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1 or 3.2
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector
• NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 or 2 (preferred)
• API 570, API 510, API 653
• NDT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
• H2S, Offshore Survival (BOSIET/T-BOSIET), and other relevant safety certifications