Overview
Lead Welding Inspector is responsible for overseeing all welding and non-destructive examination (NDT) activities on the project. This position is responsible for all documentation relating to welding and NDT, that that they are in compliance with all project, regulatory and applicable code/standards requirements. The Lead Welding Inspector is the direct supervisor of all Welding Inspectors also located on the project. This position will be working closely with client representatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
Oversee all welding and NDT activities on the project
Have thorough familiarity with the project’s welding and NDT specifications, approved welding, and NDT procedures and all applicable welding and NDT codes and standards
Confirm compliance with project welding specifications and procedures and all applicable regulatory and industry codes and standards
Prepare and maintain a register of Welding Inspectors employed on the project together with a list of tools supplied
Determine which welding procedure specifications will be using on the project for mainline, mini-gang, tie-in, fabrication and repair welding
Circulate copies of the appropriate welding procedures to the applicable Welding Inspectors and confirm that all welding and NDT procedures are properly qualified
Confirm that Welding Inspectors are familiar with their roles, level of responsibility and authority and are qualified to perform their duties.
Monitor Welding Inspector’s performance to ensure compliance
Review daily repair welding data prior to submitting a repair list to construction contractor
Evaluate and communicate welding non-compliance issues to Chief Inspector or their designee for resolution
Confirm that all welders are qualified according to the appropriate regulatory codes and project specifications
Prepare supplemental reports as requested by Chief Inspector
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Review and compile all welding data from the various Welding Inspectors and ensure that all necessary reports and documents are filled out and submitted contractor
Review the NDT summary report and daily repair list submitted by the NDT supervisor and ensure that it is in agreement with the production and repair reports submitted by the Welding Inspector;
Submit a current status list of all deficient welds requiring repair and/or removal as needed
Interact directly with Chief Inspector or their designee regarding work planning and welding problems that require immediate correction
Meet with each Welding and NDT Inspector on site to observe current activities and provide support/advice for rapid problem resolution
Record any right of way, weather, other logistical conditions or welding problems that caused either an increase or decrease in expected progress.
CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
API 1169 certified
CWI or CPWI certified