Welding Inspector – Offshore Fabrication Yard

About the role

The Welding Inspector will oversee welding and related fabrication activities within an offshore fabrication yard, ensuring that all work complies with approved drawings, welding procedures, project specifications, and international codes and standards. The role is critical for maintaining weld quality, safety, and readiness for client and third‑party inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities including fit‑up, root pass, intermediate runs, and final welds for offshore structures.
• Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), method statements, and project specifications.
• Ensure correct welding parameters, pre‑heat, inter‑pass temperature, and welding sequence are followed.
• Monitor joint preparation, alignment, cleanliness, and backing arrangements prior to welding.

Required profile

Required skills

• WPS compliance verification
• ITP execution and monitoring
• Interpretation of method statements and project specifications
• Monitoring of welding parameters (pre‑heat, inter‑pass temperature, sequence)
• Assessment of joint preparation, alignment, cleanliness, and backing arrangements