Construction NDT & Welding Inspector at WTS Energy

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

1. Welding Inspection:
   • Conduct inspections to ensure welding processes comply with project specifications, codes, and industry standards.
   • Verify the integrity of welded joints, identifying and addressing any defects or deviations.
2. NDT Oversight:
   • Coordinate and perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, including ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, and dye penetrant testing.
   • Interpret NDT results and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
3. Quality Assurance:
   • Establish and enforce quality assurance measures for welding and NDT activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain comprehensive records of welding inspections and NDT results, generating detailed reports for project leadership and stakeholders.
5. Coordination with Welding Crews:
   • Collaborate with welding crews to provide guidance on proper welding techniques, materials, and equipment usage.
6. Vendor and Supplier Coordination:
   • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the delivery of quality welding materials and equipment, inspecting incoming materials for compliance.
7. Safety Compliance:
   • Enforce safety protocols during welding and NDT activities, ensuring that all team members adhere to safety regulations and guidelines.
8. Training and Development:
   • Conduct training sessions for project personnel involved in welding and NDT, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of procedures and safety protocols.
9. Code Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with relevant welding codes and standards, such as ASME, AWS, and API, as applicable to the project.
10. Visual Inspection:
    • Perform visual inspections of welds and materials to identify surface defects and ensure visual conformity with project requirements.
11. Problem-Solving Abilities:
    • Address and resolve issues related to welding and NDT, providing technical expertise and recommendations for corrective actions.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Education:
   • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in welding inspection and NDT are highly desirable.
2. Certifications:
   • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and additional NDT certifications (e.g., ASNT Level II in multiple methods) are preferred.
3. Experience:
   • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in welding inspection and NDT, with a significant focus on construction projects, including those in crude refining.
4. Industry Knowledge:
   • In-depth knowledge of welding processes, materials, and NDT methods in the context of construction and crude refining projects.
5. Quality Control Skills:
   • Proven experience in implementing and overseeing quality control measures for welding and NDT activities.
6. Project Management:
   • Proficient in project management principles, with the ability to coordinate welding inspection and NDT activities within the broader context of construction projects.
7. Communication Skills:
   • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information effectively to diverse stakeholders.
8. Safety Focus:
   • Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members involved in welding and NDT.
9. Regulatory Knowledge:
   • Familiarity with relevant welding codes and standards, as well as industry regulations governing construction and refining projects.
10. Adaptability:
    • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a dynamic construction and crude refining environment.