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9 months ago
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Proman is looking for an experienced Welding Inspector to join our team in Deeside, CH5 2

Location: Deeside
Job Type: Full-time
Working hours: From 7am to 5:30pm - 9 hours paid, break unpaid. 
Saturday rate: x1.5
Sunday and bank holidays rate: Double
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day

Position: Welding Inspector

About company:

1986 was the year when our journey started in Turkey. Today, we’re one of the leading MEP contracting companies with the capacity to deliver a wide scope of services to a broad range of customers around the world. Over 35 years, we carried out more than 200 MEP contracting projects, in a total area of over 13 million m2 in three continents and 14 countries.

Job Summary:

The Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring all welding activities on-site comply with ISO 13480 standards for industrial piping systems. This role involves monitoring, inspecting, and documenting welding processes to ensure they meet the required quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Welding Inspector will work closely with the welding team, supervisors, and quality control to maintain adherence to project specifications and standards.

Responsibilities:

Perform fit-up & visual inspections on welded joints to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., BS EN ISO 13480, BS EN 1090).
Maintain accurate records of inspection findings, reports, and certifications. Document non-conformance issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Prepare, review, and evaluate Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure they are in compliance with project requirements and relevant standards. Monitor adherence to ITP checkpoints throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring all required inspections and tests are properly conducted and documented.
Evaluate welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder qualification records (WQR) to ensure compliance with ISO 13480 and client requirements.
Collaborate with welders and construction managers to ensure quality control procedures are followed throughout the welding process.
Monitor and enforce safety regulations related to welding activities. Identify hazards and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Provide technical guidance to welding teams regarding proper techniques, procedures, and equipment usage. Conduct welder performance evaluations and support training initiatives as needed.
Verify the use of correct materials, consumables, and filler materials as per project specifications.
Communicate inspection results and recommendations clearly and effectively to construction managers. Participate in meetings to discuss welding-related issues and project progress.
Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Welding Inspector in construction or industrial settings.
Certification in welding inspection (e.g., CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, PCN Level 2) is highly desirable.
Thorough knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and welding codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS D1.1, BS EN ISO 9606).
Availability to work Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Valid equivalent CSCS Card.
Please send your CV to  (url removed) or text  (phone number removed), your name and job ref: Welding Inspector - Deeside

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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