QC Welding Inspector

Job description / Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QC Welding Inspector to join our dynamic team in the UAE. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of welding processes and products. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, tests, and measurements to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough inspections of welding processes and finished products to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and welding procedures to ensure conformity.
- Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, including ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, and visual inspections, to assess the quality of welds.
- Document inspection results, compile reports, and communicate findings to project management and engineering teams.
- Collaborate with welding personnel to address any quality issues and provide guidance on best practices.
- Ensure that all welding activities comply with safety regulations and quality assurance standards.
- Participate in regular quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies related to welding inspection.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior inspectors and welding staff on quality control procedures and standards.

- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding inspection, preferably in the oil & gas or pipeline industries.
- Certification as a Welding Inspector (e.g., AWS CWI, CSWIP, or equivalent) is required.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and non-destructive testing methods.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and welding codes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey technical information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

About the Company

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (abbreviated to CPECC) is affiliated to China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and is the largest professional company specialized in oil engineering, manufacturing, construction and lump-sum contracting in China.

CPECC has full functions integrating design, procurement, manufacturing and construction, and can provide various services such as preliminary consultation on large oil projects, feasibility study, environmental impact and safety assessments, survey and measurement, design, procurement, construction, manufacturing, supervision, commissioning trial and operating maintenance as well as project engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and project management contracting (PMC) services.

For years, CPECC has always adhered to the operation philosophy of “acting in good faith, performing innovation, providing services and achieving win-win results”. It has successively undertaken and completed many large projects such oil/gas production & processing facilities, refineries & petrochemical plants, oil/gas storages & transportations, and utilities in 5 regional markets including over 50 countries. It has been selected as one of the top 225 international project contractors in the world by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for successive 21 years, has been selected as one of “The Top 60 Contractors in China” for successive 11 years, and was honorably ranked number one in "The Most Promising Contractors in China in 2009”.