Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Coordinate with T&D team and witness welder and procedure qualifications in compliance with approved WPS and established procedures.
- Verify welder's identity and that they are scheduled for the correct qualification test.
- Ensure joint design, dimensions, and test coupons are prepared according to code (ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.).
- Document current, voltage, travel speed, preheat, and inter-pass temperatures. Report deviations or issues immediately for corrective action.
- Check weld appearance for defects (cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion).
- Arrange destructive tests (bend, tensile, impact) or NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT) as required by code.
- Assist in compiling the PQR with all essential variables, test results, and observations. Provide inspection data to help the welding engineer finalize or revise WPS.
- Ensure welder qualification certificates and PQRs are properly filed and traceable to test coupons.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
- Diploma in Mechanical or equivalent.
Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)
Valid professional qualification in the following:
- Welding Inspection (CSWIP 3.2/AWS-SCWI or equivalent schemes).
- ISO 9001:2015 auditor or lead auditor certification
Experience
- Minimum of 6 - 9 years experience, relating to Welder qualification/Procedure qualification of marine engineering industries (Jacket structure, ship & rig - buildings
