Fabrication Inspector

Fabrication Inspector required for a major Offshore Wind Farm Developer based in England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of welded joints to identify defects, such as cracks, porosity, incomplete penetration, and undercut.
• Monitor welding parameters, such as voltage, current, travel speed, and preheat/interpass temperatures, to ensure compliance with welding procedures.
• Ensure that welding activities adhere to industry standards and codes, such as AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and ISO 3834.
• Verify that welders and welding procedures are certified and qualified in accordance with relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspection findings, including photographs, inspection reports, and documentation related to welder qualifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and certificates, documenting compliance or identifying defects and recommending corrective actions.
• Verify the qualifications of welders by reviewing their certifications, performance records, and testing results.
• Witness and assess welder qualification tests and procedures.
• Inspect and verify the quality of base materials, consumables, and filler materials used in the welding process.
• Check material certificates and traceability to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review and approve welding procedures to ensure they meet the necessary standards and are appropriate for the specific application.
• Maintain effective communication with site managers, engineers, and welding personnel to address quality concerns and ensure compliance.
• Perform visual inspections of coated surfaces to assess the quality of the coating application.
• Use appropriate inspection tools and instruments, such as wet film thickness gauges, dry film thickness gauges, adhesion testers, and holiday detectors, to measure and evaluate coating thickness and adhesion.
• Inspect and ensure proper surface preparation, including cleaning, abrasive blasting, and removal of contaminants, to meet project specifications and coating manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Monitor coating application methods, such as spray, brush, or roller, to ensure they comply with approved coating procedures and specifications.
• Verify that environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) are within the acceptable range for coating application.
• Verify the quality and suitability of coating materials, including paints, primers, coatings, and surface preparation materials.
• Check material certificates and ensure proper storage and handling to prevent contamination.
• Maintain comprehensive records of coating inspections, including inspection reports, coating thickness measurements, adhesion test results, and photographic documentation.
• Create a detailed coating inspection report that summarizes findings and indicates compliance or non-conformance with project requirements.
• Ensure that coating processes adhere to industry standards and specifications, such as SSPC (The Society for Protective Coatings), NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), and project-specific coating requirements.
• Identify and document coating defects, holidays, or areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of repair work and re-inspect the coated areas.
• Perform various coating tests, including salt spray testing, humidity testing, and adhesion testing, as required by the project specifications.
• Interpret test results and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with site managers, coating applicators, and relevant stakeholders to address quality concerns and ensure compliance.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest methods to enhance the overall quality and durability of coatings.

Requirements

• 3 years min experience in quality scopes of work within the Offshore Wind Industry.
• 3 years min experience as a welding inspector.
• CSWIP 3.1 Registered Welding Inspector.
• FROSIO Level 2/ NACE 2/ ICORR 2/BGAS Coatings Inspector.
• NDT
• PCN II Ultrasonic Testing 3.1-3.2 EN473/ISO9712.
• PCN II Magnetic Particle Inspection EN473/ISO9712.
• PCN II Penetrant Inspection EN473/ISO9712.