Welding Inspector Duties

Welding Inspector has specific duties and responsibilities to ensure the quality and safety of welding activities. These duties typically include: 

 1. **Pre-Inspection Duties**: - Review project specifications, drawings, and welding procedures. - Verify the qualifications of welders and welding operators. - Ensure that all welding equipment is in good working condition and properly calibrated. 

 2. **Inspection During Welding**: - Monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures. - Check for proper preheat, interpass temperature control, and post-weld heat treatment, if required. - Verify correct use of filler materials and ensure they are stored and handled properly. - Inspect the fit-up and alignment of joints before welding. 

 3. **Post-Welding Inspection**: - Conduct visual inspections of completed welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, and undercut. - Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), and dye penetrant testing (PT) as required by the project specifications. - Review and interpret NDT results to determine weld quality. - Verify that repairs are carried out according to the specified procedures. 

 4. **Documentation and Reporting**: - Maintain detailed inspection records, including welding logs, NDT reports, and inspection checklists. - Prepare and submit inspection reports to the project management team. - Ensure that all inspection and testing documentation is complete and properly filed. 

 5. **Compliance and Safety**: - Ensure that all welding activities comply with Saudi Aramco standards, industry codes, and safety regulations. - Report any non-conformances or safety violations to the appropriate authorities. - Participate in safety meetings and contribute to the development of safety protocols related to welding activities. 

 6. **Liaison and Coordination**: - Work closely with welding engineers, construction supervisors, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) personnel. - Coordinate with third-party inspectors and certification bodies as required. - Provide guidance and training to junior inspectors and welders on quality and safety standards.