Piping Welding QC Inspector

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. To manage all piping and welding inspection activities for company projects, ensuring timely completion in line with required quality standards, particularly within EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) project environments.

Job Description

• Manage all piping and welding inspection activities at site/shop within EPC projects.
• Implement QA/QC activities at work site, including subcontractor works, in accordance with approved QCP / ITPs, procedures, and method statements.
• Review all material, welding, and testing-related deliverables.
• Ensure all activities are executed in compliance with Company HSE policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Attend stage-wise inspections, witness, and hold points as per approved ITP.
• Perform receiving inspections of project materials and review MTCs / MRBs.
• Witness WPS / PQR and welder qualifications; inspect weld joints and sign off related reports.
• Review test packs, verify compliance, and witness pressure and leak testing.
• Participate in daily progress meetings with EPC contractors and highlight any piping-related issues.
• Review and certify red mark-ups and final as-built drawings.
• Provide regular feedback to QA/QC Engineer on daily quality issues.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs, ensuring timely closure in line with project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Certification in AWS-CWI / CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 (mandatory).
• ASNT / PCN Certification in NDT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT/LPT).
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a welding inspector in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on major EPC / pipeline / plant projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, welding inspection, and testing of valves (Ball, Globe, Gate, etc.).