Senior Inspector – Quality (Welding & Structural)

Job Description

Petrofac

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Welding:

• Monitor and report on the fabrication, installation, erection, and testing processes of process piping, steel structures, tanks, vessels, and metallic items.
• Review WPS, PQR, and weld maps.
• Witness Welder Qualifications.
• Ensure that material/welding consumables are stored and handled correctly, material traceability is maintained when required, and correct materials are used.
• Ensure a system of welding consumable control is implemented.
• Ensure welding machines, baking ovens, and quivers are in serviceable condition and, where required, are within the valid calibration period.
• Perform timely inspections during the fabrication and construction of structures.
• Check the qualification of welding personnel and the type of materials being used for the process.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and NDE checks.
• Monitor welding process parameters for compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
• Perform in-process (before/during/after) and final visual inspections.
• Prepare/Review Inspection reports (Fit-up, Final Visual).
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring personnel are qualified and competent to perform allocated tasks and have valid certification where required for the welding techniques in use.
• Review test reports, including PWHT charts/records, for process output compliance with requirements.
• Prepare/Review daily welding & NDE reports.

Painting/ Coating (preferred additional responsibility)

• Ensure weather conditions are acceptable in line with applicable standards/specifications (Environmental, time, and economic constraints).
• Ensure manufacturer’s instructions and MSDS are followed while handling and storing Painting/Coating materials and abrasives at the site.
• Ensure that data sheets are available, material traceability is maintained, and correct material is used.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring Applicators are competent and, where required, have valid certification for the process in use, and equipment is in serviceable condition.
• Ensure inspection and test equipment is serviceable, within calibration period, and personnel are knowledgeable in its use.
• Ensure weld area is covered before blasting, where pressure testing is not completed.
• Ensure protection of flange serration, instruments, etc. before blasting.
• Ensure surface preparation, blast profile, and cleanliness meet requirements.
• Continuously monitor surface cleanliness and record surface profile.
• Monitor wet film thickness during application and application technique.
• Monitor dry film thickness and recoating intervals.
• Ensure any identification marks or tags removed or overcoated are replaced.
• After the full curing activity, conduct visual inspection and specified non-destructive and/or destructive tests.
• Check for any damages and defects upon completion of each stage of painting/coating works.