Qc Welding Inspector

Job Description

Duties before welding

• Verify that the material is in accordance with drawing / WPS identified and traced to a test certificate in suitable condition (free from damage and contamination)
• WPS is approved and available to welders (and inspectors).
• Welding equipment is in suitable condition and calibrated as appropriate.
• Weld preparations are in accordance with WPS (and/or drawings).
• Identification of welders qualificationfor each WPS to be used and all welder qualification certificates are valid.
• Welding consumablesto be used are-as specified by the WPS-stored/controlled as specified by the QC procedure.
• Joint fit-ups are in accordance with WPS / drawings
• Tack welds are acceptable per standards, code or WPS.
• Weld faces are free from defects, contamination, and damage.
• The minimum temperature forPreheat (if required) is in accordance with WPS.

Duties during welding

• Ensure weather conditions are suitable / comply with Code (conditions will not affect welding) when on-site / field welding.
• Welding process must be in accordance with WPS.
• Preheat (if required) minimum temperature is being maintained in accordance with WPS.
• Inter-pass temperature maximum temperature is in accordance with WPS.
• Welding consumables are in accordance with WPS and being controlled as the procedure.
• Welding parameters e.g. Current, volts, travel speed are in accordance with WPS.
• Root run is visually acceptable to Code before filling the joint (for single sided welds).
• Gouging / grinding only allowed by an approved method and to good workmanship standard.
• Inter-run cleaning must be at good workmanship standard.
• The welder is on the approval register /qualified for the WPS being used.

Duties after welding

• Each weld is marked with the welders identification and is identified in accordance with drawing/weld map.
• Ensure welds appearance is suitable for all NDT (profile, cleanness, etc) and visually inspect welds and sentence in accordance with Code.
• Check to ensure the dimensions are in accordance with drawing/Code.
• Ensure any modifications are included on as-built drawings.
• Ensure all NDT is complete and reports are available for records.
• Monitor repair workin accordance with the procedure.
• Monitor PWHT process (if required) for compliance with the procedure (check chart record).
• Ensure test equipment for Pressure/load test (if required) is calibrated. Monitor test to ensure compliance with procedure/Code and ensure reports/records are available.
• Ensure all reports/records are completed and collated as required.

Keyskills :
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