Welding Inspector

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Welding Inspector (NDT Radiography – Nuclear)

Job Purpose

To ensure that all welding and fabrication activities within nuclear projects meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance by conducting inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT), with a focus on radiographic testing (RT), in accordance with nuclear codes, standards, and licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Inspection

• Perform visual inspection (VT) of welds at all stages (fit-up, in-process, final).
• Ensure compliance with:
  • WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications (WPQ)
  • Nuclear-specific codes (e.g., ASME Section III, RCC-M, BS EN ISO)
• Monitor critical weld parameters and hold points defined in Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify and assess weld defects against stringent nuclear acceptance criteria.

Qualifications & Certifications

Essential

• Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or AWS CWI or equivalent)
• NDT Certification (ISO 9712 / PCN / DTI) – Radiography (RT) Level II or higher
• Demonstrated competence in radiographic interpretation

Highly Desirable (Nuclear-Specific)

• Experience working under ASME Section III or RCC-M
• ISO 19443 or nuclear QA training
• Radiation Protection training (RPS awareness or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years in welding inspection and NDT.
• Proven experience in radiographic testing in highly regulated industries.
• Nuclear experience preferred, or transferable experience from:
  • Oil & Gas (high-integrity systems)
  • Aerospace
  • Pressure vessel fabrication