QC Welding Inspector

About the Role

UNISIS Engineering is seeking a QC Welding Inspector for a contract position in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This role involves ensuring all welding activities comply with Saudi Aramco standards, project specifications, and international codes. The inspector will monitor welding processes, verify documentation, and coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to meet project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welding activities across fabrication, construction, and installation stages.
• Verify welding work adherence to approved drawings, project specifications, applicable welding codes, and Saudi Aramco quality standards.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification records prior to welding.
• Ensure welders are qualified for specific welding processes, materials, positions, and joint configurations.
• Inspect welding consumables, storage conditions, handling practices, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Coordinate with NDT personnel for inspections including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Review NDT reports to ensure results meet acceptance criteria and project requirements.
• Identify welding defects, deviations, and non-conformities, coordinating corrective and preventive actions with relevant teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality records, checklists, and documentation for traceability and client review.
• Coordinate with construction, welding, QA/QC, and client representatives to resolve inspection issues and support timely project execution.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco CBT requirements and project quality procedures.
• Support quality audits, inspection documentation reviews, and the closure of outstanding quality observations.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of extensive welding inspection experience.
• Valid professional welding certification.
• Mandatory Saudi Aramco approval with a valid SAP Number.
• CBT qualification is required.

Work Environment

This is a contract position based in Al Khobar, focusing on projects that require adherence to stringent Saudi Aramco quality and safety standards. The role involves close coordination with various project teams and client representatives.