Welding Inspector

Company Description ENSPEK is a global third‑party inspection partner supporting complex, multi‑location EPC projects in more than 120 countries. The company is backed by ISO/IEC 17020 Type‑A accreditation and integrated ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and environmental performance. As a corporate partner of ASNT and an affiliated member of AWS, ENSPEK provides impartial, technically robust inspection services across all project phases. Through its ENSPEK Digital platform, the company offers real‑time inspection visibility, automated documentation, and full traceability to help EPCs reduce vendor risk, delays, and rework. With 16+ years of experience across industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Process, Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Marine, and Desalination, ENSPEK acts as a strategic execution partner for project delivery.

Role Description The Welding Inspector contract role is responsible for performing remote welding inspections and surveillance activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, international codes, and client requirements. On a day‑to‑day basis, the Welding Inspector reviews welding procedures, qualification records, and material certificates; monitors welding operations via remote tools or documented evidence; and verifies adherence to approved processes and inspection plans. The role includes evaluating weld quality through visual inspection and NDT reports, preparing clear inspection records, and issuing timely reports to project teams using ENSPEK Digital or client systems. The Welding Inspector collaborates with QA/QC personnel, suppliers, and EPC stakeholders to resolve nonconformities, support corrective actions, and maintain traceable documentation. This is a contract, remote role that may require flexible working hours aligned with global project schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong welding inspection expertise, including knowledge of welding processes, weld defects, and acceptance criteria in line with relevant codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO).
• Experience reviewing and validating Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, isometrics, material specifications, and inspection test plans (ITPs).
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing (NDT) methods and ability to interpret NDT reports (e.g., VT, MT, PT, UT, RT) in coordination with certified NDT personnel.
• Competence in remote inspection practices, digital documentation, and use of inspection management platforms or similar digital tools.
• Strong report writing, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise inspection findings to multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of quality management, health,