QA/QC Inspector

Senior Welding/NDT Inspector - Offshore Oil and GasLocationChina (Assignment starting April 2026)Contract TypeProject-based / ContractOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Welding and NDT Inspector to oversee welding, inspection, and quality assurance activities for major offshore oil and gas projects. The role involves supervising fabrication, construction, and offshore installation activities to ensure compliance with project and international quality standards. The position requires strong knowledge of welding processes, NDT techniques, and relevant codes, as well as experience with multi-disciplinary offshore projects.Qualifications Minimum Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Mechanical, Welding, Metallurgy, or equivalent disciplineCertified as American Welding Society SCWI, CSWIP 3.2 Certified Senior Welding Inspector, or approved equivalentASNT Level II certification in NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT)Thorough knowledge of relevant codes such as AWS, API, ASME, ASNT, EN, Shell DEP, ISOSkilled in MS Office and database managementISO 9001:2015 Internal/Lead Auditor is an advantage Experience Minimum 10 years of welding and NDT inspection experience, including at least 5 years post-CSWIP 3.2 certificationExperience in oil and gas industry with international consultancy, third-party inspection/certification company, EPIC contractor, or end-user on major projectsAt least 5 years experience in offshore projectsFamiliarity with inspection of structure, piping, offshore pipelines, materials, and multiple welding processes, including UT/AUT/PAUT NDT techniquesExperience with welding of carbon steels, stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, Monel, Inconel, CRA, weld overlay, and CUNI piping Key Responsibilities Ensure quality requirements for fabrication, construction, and offshore installation activities are implemented in line with approved project procedures and standardsVerify that contractors, subcontractors, and vendors have competent resources and follow internationally accepted practicesParticipate in inspections, surveillance visits, and audits of contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and third-party inspection/certification activitiesReview project QC documentation, including inspection and test plans, method statements, work procedures, WPS/PQR, and material test certificatesVerify contractor personnel qualifications and equipment calibrationAttend material receiving inspections and monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with approved WPSWitness PQR mechanical testing and welder qualification tests, evaluate visual and NDT resultsMonitor daily NDT activities on site and at fabrication yards, interpret test results, and evaluate findingsAttend dimensional control inspections, including laser surveys, and witness/approve PWHT processesMonitor in-process inspections of offshore steel structures and topside facilities, verifying conformity to project specifications, corporate standards, and international codesReport daily to QA/QC Coordinator/Engineer and advise on contractor compliance to quality standards and contract proceduresReview, comment, and verify inspection and test reports, records, and material review boards (MRB)