Senior Welding Inspector

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.

Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Overview

Responsible for directing and performing 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.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures timely and correct performance of any service work to achieve code compliance and customer satisfaction.
• 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 the materials received 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 required on a per job basis using approved TDW vendors.
• 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 of 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.
• Responsible for ownership duties of assigned Project ensuring completion of all Project Owner tasks (see Project Owner task list).
• 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 ordered follow drawing specifications.
• Participates in job hazard assessments (JHA’s) and complies with all TDW and customer safety requirements.

Experience

• 2+ years of industry experience combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar job.
• 0-3 years of in-service welding and/or hot tapping experience an asset.
• 0-3 years of plant/Facility experience an asset, particularly compiling turnover packages.
• 0-3 years of pipeline experience an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Has proven ability to mentors local Field Technicians in maintenances related activities.
• Has coordinated work performed by subcontractors.
• Proven ability with strong communication & organization skills, building solid relationships Clients and TDW Field Welders/ Service Center Coordinators/Managers.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Team spirit, ability to work autonomously and sense of urgency.
• Willing to travel throughout home country up to 70%