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A welding inspector is an individual who is responsible for overseeing all the activities and duties of

the welding staff and ensuring that everything is in proper working manner. A welding inspector’s
job is to make sure that the welders work within the set quality and deadline specifications. He is
also required to have advanced knowledge of the welding procedures and processes so that he can
guide his subordinates when they are faced with confusion. If you want to know about the various
job responsibilities of a welding inspector, then you can go through the following given part of this
article.

A welding inspector is responsible for assigning duties and tasks to welding staff so that they can
work together as a team and complete the given work within the deadline. A welding inspector
must assist the welding staff and inspect their working. He/she should help in problem solving
whenever there is confusion or deadlock in the working process. It is the job responsibility of a
welding inspector to perform various
kinds of tests on welding machines to ensure that they are properly
working and are not malfunctioned.

Another job responsibility of a welding inspector is to ensure that


all the welding related tasks that are being done are as per safety
regulations and set standards.

It is the job responsibility of a welding inspector to perform visual


inspections on the welded items which are still in progress to check
for deformities or scope for improvement.

One of the responsibilities of a welding inspector is to use stress


equipments so as to put stress over the weld joints.

It is the job responsibility of a welding inspector to record the


readings of tests so that they can be used in the future for
reference.

Certified welding inspectors work on new building construction as well


as manufacturing.

Welding inspectors ensure that the work produced by welders meets


specifications for quality and safety. Certification ensures that
inspectors have the appropriate skills for determining the quality of
welds. The inspector performs tests on welds to determine whether weld
joints can handle stress. The work of welding inspectors ensures that
construction welds used on building structures and bridges are safe
for public use.

(1) Codes, standards and specifications: Interpretation of the intent and ensuring the
requirements of codes, standards and specifications are met.
(2) Welding procedures: Ensuring that a procedure is available, has been approved and is being
employed in production.

(3) Witnessing of welder and procedure approval tests: Witnessing the preparation of test
plates and destructive tests and verifying compliance with appropriate standards and specifications.

(4) Welder approvals: Verifying that adequate and valid welder approvals are available, and that
only approved welders are used in production.

(5) Parent material: Verifying parent material against documentation and markings.

(6) Welding consumables identity: Verification of correctness of welding consumables


(electrodes, filler wires, consumable inserts, gases, fluxes etc.)

(7) Pre-weld inspection: Verification that dimensions, fit-up and weld preparations are in
accordance with specifications.

(8) Preheating: Verification that any required preheat is in accordance with the specified
procedure.

(9) In-process welding inspection and surveillance: Surveillance during welding to verify
compliance with specified procedures including any preheat, interpass temperature control and post
heat requirements.

(10) Inspection and Test Plans: Assistance and agreement with the preparation of Inspection and
Test Plans (ITP’s)

(11) Post-weld heat treatment: Verification, when required that post weld heat treatment has
been conducted in accordance with specification requirements.

(12) Post-weld visual inspection: Visual inspection and dimensional check of completed
weldment against specification requirements and drawings.

(13) NDT reports: The study and cognisance of NDT results on any welding work for which the
welding inspector is responsible. Where the duties of the welding inspector include using NDT
methods such as liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, radiography or ultrasonic inspection then it is
suggested that he/she obtains certification in accordance with the related approval schemes.

(14) Reports: Evaluation of and preparation of inspection reports for the employer or the client.

(15) Records: Maintenance of records of inspections carried out

A welding inspector should act in a professional manner:

- When reporting unacceptable conditions, always use the correct terminology.


- Never approve the start of welding until the welding procedure has been approved.

- Always ensure the welding is being carried out within the limits of the approved procedure.

- Always be prepared to learn and listen.

- Have inspection experience and knowledge

- Never approve anything that does not meet the requirements unless it has been accepted by the
client.

- Always work with people and not against them.

- Use engineering judgment and commonsense.

- Always seek to obtain respect and cooperation.

- Be in a good physical condition and be able to go where the welder has been.

A welding inspector ensures welding work is safe and ready to


function as part of the structure or device it is a part of. Job holders
also perform a vital role in ensuring safety-at-work regulations are
followed and that welders and their workplaces are in no danger.
Individuals applying for such a role are expected to be fully
conversant with welding processes such as MIG, TIG, arc, laser and
butt with metals, including steel and aluminium for use on tubes, non-
tubular bars, plates and tanks. Successful applicants need to be able to
work with project quality engineers and follow blueprints and
specifications
Successful candidates need to have an extensive background in metal
fabrication. Most employers and contracting firms now require
incumbents to have passed an on-the-job NVQ evaluation course, hold
a current CSWIP certificate and be in possession of a valid driving
license.
Salaries for the post range from £20,000 to £35,000 per annum,
depending on the location and the amount of travelling required.
Positions are available in all industrial and manufacturing areas of the
UK as well as on civil construction projects.
Description
The responsibility of a Welding Inspector is to ensure that welding jobs are
devoid of visual and structural defects. They check for cracks, spatter or
undercuts. They make sure the correct procedure is applied and that the proper
equipment is also used. Apart of their job includes conducting stress tests and
various assessments to detect any faults. It is important that they perform these
functions because of various safety reasons and regulations.
A Welding Inspector usually performs many of the following tasks:
• Inspecting various welding jobs
• Ensuring the correct equipment is being used
• Setting up mechanical testing appointments
• Generating new welding techniques
• Checking welding specifications
• Writing up reports
Skills
• Accuracy and discretion
• Being able to understand blueprints and drawings
• Being observant and analytical
• Communication and dependability
• Flexibility and problem solving
• Having good eye sight and physical strength
• Information technology and safety
• Supervision and technical planning
• Team work and motivation
• Time and project management
Education
Welding Inspectors can possess several types of qualifications ranging from
the Diploma, Associate and Degree level. Many institutions offer technical and
vocational courses that will qualify persons for this type of job. These may
include:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Welding Inspection
• General Engineering
• Metal work
There are also certifications in these areas like AWS, CSWIP, HND, HNC or
NVQ.
Certified Weld Inspector

d'Escoto, Inc.
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Chesapeake, VA 23320

Job Summary:

The CWI is responsible for the oversight and inspection of weld activities as requested by PGL.

Job Responsibilities

 The CWI will evaluate if proper materials and procedures are used by others to properly make
welds in the field or in the shop.
 Confirm compliance with industry and company weld specifications.
 The CWI will be familiar, knowledgeable and enforce NDE procedures, codes and standards.
 Review company weld procedures prior to implementation in the field.
 Verify welding personnel are qualified in the weld practices being performed.
 Prepare a register and reports of: Welding personnel and Equipment qualification.
 Inspect welds and approve they meet company specifications.
 Monitor and verify weld repairs are tracked and conducted in an approved manner.
 Communicate all anomalies to their Supervisor.
 Review and Approve I Disapprove all Weld Daily Reports and forward to their Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skill Requirements

 Certified Welding Inspector (CWl)-with welding background and/or Certified Pipeline Welding
Inspector (CPWI) - Either certification is acceptable and at minimum one is REQUIRED.
 Familiar with API 1104. (American Petroleum Institute Standard for Welding of Pipeline and
Related Facilities).
 Previous related welding inspection experience.
 Ability to write well for preparation of written reports.
 Well versed in creating and manipulating electronic word processing and spreadsheets.
 Well organized.
 Ability to work independently, self-starting, self-directed.
 Ability to recognize problems and address them in an expedited manner. Comfortable with
"difficult" conversations with contractors.

Welding Inspector

Wood
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Kermit, TX

Wood
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Contract
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently recruting for a Welding Inspector for a field based position located in
West Texas area to assure proper welding specifications and procedures are followed.

Responsibilities:

 Assure constructor’s welders and equipment are well qualified to complete the
work to be done.
 Assure all radiographic procedures are correct and all staff is well qualified.
 Verify the correct grades of materials are used for welding procedures.
 Coordinate and monitor x-ray crew activities.
 Direct and monitor specialty procedures for specific assignments (i.e.; drag unit
fabrication, tie-in welding, etc.).
 Visually inspect all welds to assure they are prepared correctly.
 Periodically check constructor’s equipment to assure it is suitable for the
execution of the work.

Skills / Qualifications

 Must be able to familiarize self with project scope and the associated
specifications and procedures
 Minimum five years welding experience related to pipeline and facilities welding
preferred
 Knowledge of API 1104 and ASME section IX codes
 Certain credentials may be required, depending on the assignment.
o American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI)
credentials.
o Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) credentials.

Senior Welding Inspector

T.D. Williamson, Inc.


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Houston, TX

T.D. Williamson, Inc.


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Overview
Under the supervision of Welding Services Manager, directs and performs day-to-day
welding inspection activities. Witnesses performance testing, procedure qualification
records, welding mock-ups and production welds. Also, coordinates with customer
inspector and provides source inspection for the subcontracted orders involving
welding.
Responsibilities
Weld Inspection (50%)

 Performs welding inspection activities and coordinates with other inspectors


(including Owner Inspectors and Authorized Inspectors) and NDE technicians;
 Ensures that only qualified and designated welding procedure specifications and
installation procedures are used;
 Performs visual inspection of run pipe, fittings and welds for compliance to the
relevant construction code, WPS and installation procedure requirements;
 Performs dimensional checks on completed welds and ensure compliance with
approved drawings;
 Performs PMI and/or spark testing of run pipe and fittings to verify chemistry
and/or carbon equivalent (CE) of run pipe and fittings;
 Inspects received materials for compliance to purchase orders and reviews
material test reports (MTR’s) and mill certificates to ensure they match the
markings on the materials;
 Witnesses activities (welding, pressure testing, hot tapping, etc.), completes
reports and reviews documentation as required and signs off on documents and
ITP line items on behalf of TDW as they are completed. Writes up non-
conformance reports (NCR’s) as required and assist with determining root cause
of errors and completing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA’s);
 Requests the necessary non-destructive examination (NDE) and destructive
testing work as required on a per job basis using approved TDW vendors;

Quality Control Documentation (30%)

 Reviews, compiles and copies turnover packages and submits to the customer at
the end of each project;
 Verifies and documents compliance with welding and installation procedures on a
per job basis (including performing parameter checks with calibrated equipment,
checking fit-ups, preheat and interpass temperature maintenance, performing
EWI cooling rate testing, etc.);
 Reviews NDE reports for completeness, accuracy and acceptance in accordance
with the requirements of the project;
 Ensures inspection test plans (ITP’s) are followed and all hold/witness/review
points are adhered to and all required signatures obtained;

Project (15%)

 Responsible for project management as assigned including project costing, filling


out daily LEM sheets, etc.;
 Reviews welder performance qualification records and ensure welders are
qualified for the work being performed on a per job basis;
 Obtains and reviews certifications of NDE technicians to ensure they are
appropriately certified for the work they are performing;
 Reviews purchase orders to ensure materials are in compliance with drawing
specifications;

Safety (5%)

 Participates in job hazard assessments (JHA’s) and complies with all TDW and
customer safety requirements.

Qualifications

 2+ years of industry experience combined with a min of 5 years of experience in


a similar job,
 AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
 API 1169 certification an asset
 API 1104, AWS D1.1, ASME B31.4, B31.8 & B31.3 and ASME Section VIII & IX
code endorsements preferred.
 Must be able to pass required vision examination
 Must be able to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and
specifications.
 Good understanding of personal computers, with the ability to utilize Microsoft
Word and Excel software.
 Ability to prepare visual inspection reports and to communicate well with others.
 Familiar with shop and field tolerance limits.
 Plant/Facility experience an asset, particularly compiling turnover packages;
 Pipeline experience an asset.
 In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience an asset.
 Team spirit, ability to work autonomously and sense of urgency,
 Good communication & organization skills,
 Basic knowledge in Windows (Word, Excel, Access),
 Willing to travel frequently

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