Welding Inspector

I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Job Title: Welding Inspector
2. Report to: Quality Engineer
3. Working Location: Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria & Vung Tau Province, Vietnam (Shuttle bus will be provided from 3 locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa City, and Vung Tau City).
II. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
• To ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in welding and dimensional inspection activities by overseeing quality assurance processes, conducting thorough inspections and testing, maintaining accurate documentation, and coordinating with project teams.
• This role plays a key part in verifying that all fabrication and welding work meets project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations, while supporting continuous improvement and effective communication across departments.
III. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Assurance
1. Monitor and verify that dimension & welding activities meet the required quality standards and specifications.
2. Identify and report any dimension & welding defects.
3. Establish and management the WPS/PQR for project and Welder qualification.
4. Monitor the Welder qualification status.
5. Monitor welding process such as: WPS, Material, Traceability, PWHT...
Inspection & Testing
1. Incoming inspection for the steel plate, accessory and semi-machining product.
2. Conduct fitup & dimension inspection to ensure the products compliant with the drawing
3. Inspect welding procedures, materials, and equipment to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME, API).
4. Perform visual inspections of welds during and after the welding process.
5. Monitoring non-destructive testing (NDT) methods conducted by 3rd party, such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT) and review the NDT reports.
6. Verify weld dimensions, profiles, and alignment using precision measuring tools.
7. Conduct Dimension & final inspection and others as requirement of project
8. Witness inspection with the Clients or/and Third party.
9. Other inspection & test task assign by Quality Engineer/ Manager
Documentation & Reporting
1. Maintain detailed records of inspection results, including photographs, reports, and test data.
2. Prepare and submit inspection reports to the Quality engineer/ Manager
3. Ensure all documentation complies with project requirements and industry standards.
Coordination & Communication
1. Liaise with QA engineer and project team to coordinate inspection activities and resolve any issues.
2. Provide technical guidance and support to coating applicators and other project personnel.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
1. Ensure all inspection & test activities are conducted in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
2. Monitor and enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.