JOB DESCRIPTION Position: QC Inspector – Welding (PDO Approved) Location: Oman Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Client: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance 1. Job Purpose To ensure that all welding and fabrication activities comply with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), applicable codes and standards, project specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and PDO requirements. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Welding Inspection - Inspect welding activities for piping, pipelines, structural steel, and associated components, as applicable to the project scope.

Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs).
Verify welder qualifications, continuity records, and validity of welding certifications.
Inspect joint preparation, bevel angle, root gap, alignment, fit-up, and cleanliness before welding.
Monitor preheating, interpass temperature, welding parameters, and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT), where required.
Verify consumable control, including electrode storage, baking, holding ovens, and issue records.
Ensure proper weld identification, traceability, and weld mapping. B. NDT Coordination and Inspection - Coordinate radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), and liquid penetrant testing (PT), as applicable.
Verify that NDT activities are performed by appropriately qualified personnel in accordance with approved procedures.
Review NDT reports and verify compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
Monitor repair welding, re-inspection, and closure of rejected welds.
Maintain weld inspection records and NDT documentation. C. Codes, Standards, and Specifications - Ensure compliance with applicable project specifications and approved PDO requirements.
Apply relevant codes and standards, as specified by the project, including: - ASME Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications. - ASME Section V – Nondestructive Examination. - ASME B31.3 – Process Piping. - API 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities. - AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code, where applicable.
Verify compliance with approved ITPs, method statements, and quality procedures. D. Documentation and Quality Control - Review and maintain WPSs, PQRs, welder qualification records, and weld maps.
Prepare welding inspection reports and inspection checklists.
Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs/RFIs).
Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for welding-related deviations.
Follow up on corrective actions and verify closure of welding defects.
Maintain welding, NDT, PWHT, and repair records for quality dossiers.
Support internal audits, client inspections, and final project handover. E. Site Coordination and HSE - Coordinate with construction supervisors, welding engineers, NDT teams, QA/QC engineers, and client representatives.
Ensure inspection activities follow approved risk assessments and site HSE procedures.
Monitor compliance with permit-to-work requirements where applicable.
Participate in quality meetings, surveillance inspections, and project progress reviews. 3. Qualifications - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
Relevant welding inspection certification, such as CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), where required by the project.
Knowledge of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW, as applicable.
Understanding of welding defects, acceptance criteria, NDT methods, and weld repair procedures.

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