Welding Inspector at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Purpose

• The role ensures compliance with AWS standards, inspection procedures, and internal quality management systems while maintaining high-quality fabrication processes.
• The Welding Inspector will oversee welding activities, approve welding documentation, support welder qualification processes, and ensure adherence to ISO/IMS procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Welding Inspection & Quality Control:

• Inspect and monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and project requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve Welding Procedures (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQR) in accordance with applicable standards.
• Verify welding parameters, materials, consumables, and equipment before and during welding operations.
• Ensure welding work for Oil & Gas structures, transmission towers, telecom towers, and solar structures meets project specifications and industry standards.

Fabrication & Welding Oversight:

• Supervise fabrication processes and welding activities across structural fabrication works.
• Provide technical guidance to welders and fabrication teams to improve welding quality and efficiency.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).

Quality Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed inspection reports, welding logs, and fabrication quality reports in line with ISO standards.
• Ensure proper documentation for welding activities, inspection records, and quality compliance.

Process Development & Tooling:

• Design and recommend jigs and fixtures for welding assemblies to ensure proper alignment and control welding distortion.
• Support improvements in fabrication processes and manufacturing efficiency.

Compliance & Standards:

• Ensure welding operations comply with international welding codes and standards, including AWS and project-specific requirements.
• Interpret and implement codes and standards applicable to different countries and project locations.

Audits & Quality Systems:

• Participate in internal and external audits related to quality procedures and departmental processes.
• Support implementation and compliance with ISO and Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Maintain quality assurance processes aligned with organizational standards.

Requirements
Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Welding / Fabrication Engineering
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Desired:

• NDT Level II Certification (VT, MT, UT, PT, RT) is an added advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: 8 years
• Experience working as a Welding Inspector in Oil & Gas structures, transmission towers, telecom towers, or solar structures fabrication.