Welding / NDT Inspector - Offshore Fabrication
Apply for the Welding / NDT Inspector - Offshore Fabrication role at Hill International, Inc.
Location: Italy
Reporting to: QC Superintendent
Responsibilities

Welding Inspection

Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications.
Conduct fit up and visual inspections before, during, and after welding.
Monitor welding parameters, joint preparations, consumables, and interpass temperature control.
Ensure welding is performed according to approved procedures, drawings, and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS D1.1, API 1104).
Issue weld maps, inspection reports, and maintain traceability of welds.


NDT Coordination and Execution

Schedule and coordinate required NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT) according to the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
Witness and verify NDT results conducted by third‑party or in‑house technicians.
Interpret and evaluate test results to ensure defect‑free welds and compliance.
Review NDT reports, radiographic films, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.


Non‑Conformance Control

Identify and report welding and NDT‑related non‑conformances.
Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions.
Follow up on repair welding, re‑inspection, and documentation closure.


Documentation & Reporting

Maintain accurate records of weld logs, inspection reports, NDT results, and traceability documents.
Prepare daily and weekly reports for submission to the QC Manager or client representatives.
Support compilation of final quality dossiers and handover documentation.



Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW), materials, and codes (API, ASME, AWS).
Familiarity with fabrication yard or site activities including pipelines, jackets, and top sides.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and weld maps.
Skilled in evaluating radiographic films and NDT techniques.
Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and safety focus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
Work experience of five (5) years in the desired discipline after earning the university degree.
Minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.
Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write reports.

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