Welding Inspector at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Job Type: Contracts 
Job Nature: Resident

Description

• Ensure proper interpretation of drawings and other documents
• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Plan and witness the Welder Procedure Qualification Test (WQT)
• Endure and verify conformance of proper Welders Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR) and Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS)
• Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications and WQR
• Assess the adequacy of welding equipment and consumables
• Appraise joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawings and design requirements
• Verify fit-up, cleanliness and environmental conditions
• Verify tack-weld and weld quality by checking preheat and inter-pass temperatures and final cleaning
• Verify welders’ qualification for specific operations
• Conduct visual examination and other any required NDE
• Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality prior to welding
• Oversee NDT examinations and repair activities
• Verify the proper performance of post-weld heat treatments where necessary
• Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication/installation and inspection activities
• Compile and submit data weld quality acceptance or rejection
• Provide early warning of potential weld quality issues and ensure non-conformances (rejects) are identified and reported to COMPANY.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by COMPANY

Job Requirements

• HND or Degree - Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• Professional Experience (number of years): 10-years and above of experience in Welding/Metallurgy inspection, with Project background within Oil & Gas industry.
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector - CISWIP 3.1 & 3.2
• Conversant with API, AWS D1.1, ASME (B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8)
• ASNT level II in VT, UT, MT, PT, RT, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in reading both isometric and structural drawings
• Ability to communicate well at all levels within the Company.
• Ability to analyze inspection data trends and make recommendation for inspection level and frequency changes.
• Very conversant in electrode management / preservations
• Experience in Hydrostatic test procedures for pipeline and onshore facilities
• Good Physical Condition, requires walking, climbing, and tolerance to environmental conditions
• Must be proficient in common PC software (MS Word; MS Excel; MS Outlook; etc
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate in equipment supplier’s language