Welding NDT Inspector - Fabrication Offshore Structures

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors
undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality
assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our
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Welding/NDT Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring that all welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements. The role involves reviewing welding procedures, inspecting welds, coordinating NDT techniques, and ensuring compliance throughout fabrication and construction, candidate is tasked for.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Welding Inspection

• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications.
• Conduct fit up and visual inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Monitor welding parameters, joint preparations, consumables, and interpass temperature control.
• Ensure welding is performed according to approved procedures, drawings, and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS D1.1, API 1104).
• Issue weld maps, inspection reports, and maintain traceability of welds.

NDT Coordination and Execution

• Schedule and coordinate required NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT) according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Witness and verify NDT results conducted by third-party or in-house technicians.
• Interpret and evaluate test results to ensure defect-free welds and compliance.
• Review NDT reports, radiographic films, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Non-Conformance Control

• Identify and report welding and NDT-related non-conformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Follow up on repair welding, re-inspection, and documentation closure.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of weld logs, inspection reports, NDT results, and traceability documents.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports for submission to QC Manager or client representatives.
• Support compilation of final quality dossiers and handover documentation.

Skills & Competencies required

• Strong understanding of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW), materials, and codes (API, ASME, AWS).
• Familiarity with fabrication yard or site activities including pipelines, jackets, and top sides.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and weld maps.
• Skilled in evaluating radiographic films and NDT techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and safety focus.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited university.
• Work experience of five (5) years in the sought discipline after earning the university degree.
• Candidates should have  at least the last 3-5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.