Inspector - Welding and Coating (Topside)

About the Role
The Welding & Coating Inspector Topside is responsible for surveying all Contractors' steel works to ensure successful fabrication and assembly of the Offshore Substation (OSS) within the required specifications and quality standards. This role involves overseeing site inspections and reporting, alongside a focus on welding and coating inspections for 50Hz projects.

Education

• University degree in a discipline of engineering (Master or Dipl.-Ing.), or technical training and expertise matching the above.

Technical Knowledge

• Certified international welding inspector or international welding engineer (IWE/EWE, IWI-C, CSWIP 3.1/3.2).
• More than 5 years of experience as a welding & coating inspector.
• Certified as per EN ISO 9712, minimum level 2 for non-destructive testing.

Experience

• Preferred experience in steelworks within the offshore wind industry over an extended period.
• Experience as a site manager on major construction sites.
• Internationally recognized qualification as a coating expert (FROSIO Level 3, NACE CIP level 2, or equivalent).
• Experience managing non-conformities and following up on open points.
• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).

Primary Functions

• Act as a Client Representative (CR) for all site-related issues in the fabrication yard, serving as the point of contact for the Contractor on-site.
• Collaborate closely with the Site Manager/Coordinator, Lead Inspector, client’s project team, quality assurance, and pre-commissioning manager.
• Participate in all Contractor meetings related to fabrication on-site.
• Offer advice and support to the Site Manager/Coordinator and Project Management Team (PMT) when applicable.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and maintenance of OSS free-issued equipment (FIM) and components in compliance with project and vendor requirements.
• Monitor all steel work activities and deliverables on-site, ensuring compliance with project specifications and BSH certification.
• Guide the Contractor and subcontractors on-site according to 50Hertz guidelines, project specifications, and HSE regulations.
• Stay informed of the HSE and QA systems, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring of steelworks and coating on-site, with frequent checks on construction documentation, including:
  • Welding documentation (WPS, WPQR, welding plan).
  • Certificates for materials, fillers, welding additives, and coating.
  • Status of machinery (calibration, maintenance, welding parameter settings, environmental conditions for coating).
  • Operator qualifications (NDT, welder, painter certificates/FROSIO, internal qualifications).
  • Dimension control.
• Act proactively to solve problems as they arise.
• Document any observed non-conformities (NC) or HSE incidents, informing the Site Manager/Coordinator and Lead Inspector.
• Ensure agreed procedures for remedying NC/defects are executed according to written protocols.
• Register and monitor punch items in the designated software, aligned between 50Hertz and EPCIContractor.
• Participate in technical partial acceptances in accordance with the approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Take part in HAT and final visual inspections prior to sail-out.