QC Inspector – Structural (CSWIP)

About Orbit ISS

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel fabrication, assembly, welding, and erection against approved drawings, specifications, and ITPs.
• Perform visual inspection of welds, including fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, preheating, welding, and final weld quality.
• Review WPS, PQR, WPQ or WQT records, weld maps, material certificates, and fabrication records.
• Inspect structural components including beams, columns, platforms, ladders, handrails, gratings, supports, and frames.
• Verify material identification, traceability, dimensions, and compliance with project specifications.
• Witness and coordinate UT, MT, PT, and RT nondestructive testing activities as required.
• Inspect bolted connections, high-strength bolts, torqueing, anchor bolts, and structural connections.
• Monitor dimensional inspection, surface preparation, painting, and coating activities where applicable.
• Raise and follow up RFIs, NCRs, observations, and punch-list items.
• Coordinate with clients, third-party inspectors, subcontractors, and construction teams.
• Prepare inspection reports, surveillance reports, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, ASME, ASTM, API, ISO, and project or client requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.
• Minimum five years of experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, and erection.
• Oil and gas, offshore, shipyard, or EPC project experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of structural drawings, welding procedures, NDT, and quality documentation.
• NDT Level II, BGAS, or NACE certification is an added advantage.