QC Inspector – Painting / Coating

About the role

We are seeking a qualified QC Inspector to independently perform quality control inspections of welding activities for our client’s projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, procedures, codes and specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out in‑process and final QC inspections of welding works in line with ITPs, drawings and project specifications.
• Monitor welding activities for adherence to approved WPS, PQR and WPQ documents.
• Verify welder qualifications and traceability of welding consumables.
• Coordinate and review NDT requirements (RT, UT, MT, PT) with the NDT team and assess results against acceptance criteria.
• Review contractor/sub‑contractor QC documentation, material certificates and inspection‑test records.
• Raise Non‑Conformance Reports for any deviations and follow up corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain full compliance with project HSE requirements while on site.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Welding or related engineering discipline, or equivalent trade background.
• Current CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification (mandatory).
• Working knowledge of ASME Section IX, API 1104 and other relevant welding codes/standards.
• AWS‑CWI certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a QC Inspector (welding) on Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or LNG EPC/brownfield projects.

Required skills

• CSWIP 3.1 welding inspection
• ASME IX, API 1104 code knowledge
• WPS/PQR/WPQ verification
• NDT techniques – Radiographic (RT), Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic (MT), Penetrant (PT)
• Non‑Conformance Reporting and corrective‑action management