Welding Inspector (Saudi Aramco Approved - CBT)

Role Summary

We are seeking a certified and Saudi Aramco-approved Welding Inspector to join our QA/QC team for a major EPC project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and verifying all welding activities to ensure strict compliance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES), project specifications, and international codes. This role requires extensive experience in multi-material piping metallurgy and the ability to manage daily quality control documentation, welder qualifications, and non-destructive testing (NDT) coordination.

Key Responsibilities

·       Welding Inspection: Perform visual inspection of welds before, during, and after welding operations (fit-up, root pass, and final cosmetic appearance) according to the approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

·       Material Verification: Verify base materials, welding consumables, and filler wires against project Material Test Reports (MTRS) and ensure proper storage and handling of low-hydrogen electrodes.

·       Aramco Standards & Compliance: Ensure all site welding activities comply with relevant Saudi Aramco standards (SAES-W-011, SAES-W-016, SAMSS) and international codes (ASME Section IX, ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1).

·       Welder Qualification: Witness and monitor Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) tests and maintain an up-to-date Welder Log, tracking individual rejection rates.

·       NDT Coordination: Coordinate, witness, and review Non-Destructive Testing activities, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

·       Defect Analysis & Documentation: Identify welding defects, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), determine root causes of weld failures, and ensure corrective actions are properly implemented. Maintain clear, comprehensive QA/QC inspection records and daily weld reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

·       Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

·       Aramco Approval: Must hold a valid Saudi Aramco Approval / SAP Number with passed Aramco Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for Welding Inspection.

·       Professional Certifications: Valid AWS-QC1 CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CSWIP 3.1 (Certified Welding Inspector) certification is mandatory.

·       Experience: Minimum of 7 to 10+ years of QA/QC welding inspection experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or heavy industrial EPC sectors, with at least 3-5 years on Saudi Aramco projects.

·       Technical Expertise:

Profound knowledge of welding procedures (WPS, PQR) and international code compliance.

Extensive experience inspecting diverse materials: Carbon Steel (CS), Stainless Steel (SS), Super Duplex (SD), and Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni).

Familiarity with NDT method limitations, code accept/reject criteria, and basic knowledge of non-metallic piping (RTR/GRE) bonding inspection is a plus.

·       Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, robust ethical standards, and fluent communication skills in English for drafting formal technical reports.

·       Residency: Valid KSA Transferable Iqama.

Mechanical Engineering