Construction NDT & Welding Inspector

Date: 17/01/2023
Place of work: Kallo, Belgium

Job Title: Construction NDT & Welding Inspector

Reference: PIR 407803790

Date of issue: 01/17/2023

Job Location: Kallo, Antwerp, Belgium

Job type/Contract: Temporary. Jun.2023 till Apr.2023 renewable

Salary range: Competitive salary with benefits


Job summary/Role description

  • The NDT & Welding Inspector verifies that non-destructive tests have been correctly performed according to welding procedure qualifications, welds and heat treatment specifications. 

Duties and responsibilities

  • Witness the welding coupon and destructive non-destructive test execution on shop or at Laboratories for preparation of Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)
  • Support the Home office Welding Group during cycle for the approval of Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and PWHT procedure.
  • Witness the Subcontractor Welder Qualification process
  • Check that welding material respects the requirements of the approved WPS
  • Check that welding machines and ovens are continuously calibrated
  • Check that shop and field welds are performed in compliance with PROJECT specifications and with approved WPS/PQR, NDE and PWHT Procedures, etc.
  • Witness the execution of non-destructive tests, heat treatment and hardness test
  • Check the execution of positive material identification test
  • Grant that welding activities and the tests are recorded by Subcontractors in the welding data base
  • Check that all repairs are performed correctly, and non-destructive tests are regularly repeated;
  • Obtain any necessary approval from Home Office Welding Group for deviation, as appropriate, to welding procedures and for performing repairs requiring special procedures;
  • Verify the adequacy of information on NDE Reports
  • Verify that adequate and valid welder approvals are available and that only approved welders as required are used in production

Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Diploma or a degree in a Civil discipline or equivalent

Experience

  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a Welding & NDT Inspector;
  • Significant experience in construction of fertilizer or petrochemical plants;
  • Similar role covered in projects that are of a comparable size;

Skills and Abilities

  • Fluent English;
  • Excellent IT, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong interpersonal, team-oriented skills. Self-motivation and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution;
  • Attention to detail, and the ability to read and draft blueprints (as-built), strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Special Requirements and Comments

  • Only spontaneous candidates will be considered for this role.
  • Only candidates that are legally authorized to work in the EU will be considered for the position.
  • Only candidates that now or in the future NOT require sponsorship for employment visa status, will be considered.