Welding Inspector

About the Job

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas Iraq is looking to hire Welding Inspector based in Basra for an - on site position. Qualifications: 10+ years of Welding Surveillance experience & at least one of the following: CWI, BGAS-CSWIP, IIW IWE, or equivalent including 5+ years’ experience with the particular commodity or process · Minimum 5 Years Experience in Cross Country Pipeline Welding inspection · Having minimum CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Certification and Engineering Graduate · Having NDT Level – II in RT/PT/UT/MT · Well experience in welding techniques · Having Experience in Mechanised Welding will be an added advantage · Witness , monitor and record the welding parameters during welding · Having knowledge of PWHT and Pre-Heating · Experience in weld Fit up and able to use the various gauges before, during and after the welding · Experience in PQR and welder qualification · Good Communication skills and capable of making the daily Reports · Well versed of API 1104, ASME section IX, ASME B 31.3 and API 5L · Understanding of the Welding KPIs Key Responsibilities: · Witness, monitor, and record welding parameters during pipeline welding operations. · Ensure welding activities are performed in accordance with approved WPS and project ITP requirements. · Verify welder qualifications and ensure welders are working within their approved qualification range. · Monitor fit-up activities and check root gap, alignment, bevel angle, hi-lo, and internal misalignment using appropriate gauges. ·Inspect welding before, during, and after completion of welding activities. · Monitor pre-heating and interpass temperature control as per WPS requirements. · Verify and witness Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) activities where applicable. · Review and witness Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder qualification tests. · Coordinate with NDT personnel to ensure welds are released for inspection as per project sequence. · Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards (API 1104, ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, API 5L). · Monitor welding productivity and quality performance against project Welding KPIs. ·Identify deviations and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) where required. · Prepare accurate daily welding surveillance and inspection reports. SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST - WHAT WE VALUE AT BV We create trust between businesses and we are committed to cultivating an open and inclusive environment wherever we operate and so do our employees. Being part of the BV family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.