Senior Welding Inspector

At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.

Each day we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers and our community with care and respect.

Overview

Under the supervision of Welding Services Manager, directs and performs day-to-day welding inspection activities. Witnesses performance testing, procedure qualification records, welding mock-ups and production welds. Also, coordinates with customer inspector and provides source inspection for the subcontracted orders involving welding.

Key Responsibilities

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Performs welding inspection activities and coordinates with other inspectors (including Owner Inspectors and Authorized Inspectors) and NDE technicians;
• Ensures that only qualified and designated welding procedure specifications and installation procedures are used;
• Performs visual inspection of run pipe, fittings and welds for compliance to the relevant construction code, WPS and installation procedure requirements;
• Performs dimensional checks on completed welds and ensure compliance with approved drawings;
• Performs PMI and/or spark testing of run pipe and fittings to verify chemistry and/or carbon equivalent (CE) of run pipe and fittings;
• Inspects received materials for compliance to purchase orders and reviews material test reports (MTR's) and mill certificates to ensure they match the markings on the materials;
• Witnesses activities (welding, pressure testing, hot tapping, etc.), completes reports and reviews documentation as required and signs off on documents and ITP line items on behalf of TDW as they are completed. Writes up non-conformance reports (NCR's) as required and assist with determining root cause of errors and completing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA's);
• Requests the necessary non-destructive examination (NDE) and destructive testing work as required on a per job basis using approved TDW vendors;
• Reviews, compiles and copies turnover packages and submits to the customer at the end of each project;
• Verifies and documents compliance with welding and installation procedures on a per job basis (including performing parameter checks with calibrated equipment, checking fit-ups, preheat and interpass temperature maintenance, performing EWI cooling rate testing, etc.);
• Reviews NDE reports for completeness, accuracy and acceptance in accordance with the requirements of the project;
• Ensures inspection test plans (ITP's) are followed and all hold/witness/review points are adhered to and all required signatures obtained;
• Reviews welder performance qualification records and ensure welders are qualified for the work being performed on a per job basis;
• Obtains and reviews certifications of NDE technicians to ensure they are appropriately certified for the work they are performing;
• Reviews purchase orders to ensure materials ordered are in compliance with drawing specifications;
• Takes the lead on projects when required and fills out daily LEM's;
• Is accountable for the execution of the projects according to the contracts;
• Manages the project team
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects and scope of the project in close coordination with the other teams within the Region,
• Manages when necessary sub-contractors, ensuring they meet established Quality standards and minimum qualifications;
• Minimizes company exposure to risk on project;
• Creates and executes project plans, revises them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;
• Organizes and reviews deliverables prior to submission to client;
• Enforces project standards and applies internal controls;
• Monitors invoicing and receivables;
• Coordinates Project related activities with the assigned teams with adequate responsiveness,
• Assures project execution in the best economically and financially way;
• Participates in job hazard assessments (JHA's) and complies with all TDW and customer safety requirements
  
  

Experience

• 2 years of industry experience combined with a min of 5 years of experience in a similar job,
• CWB Level II inspector
• ASME B31.3, CSA Z662 and ASME Section VIII & IX code endorsements preferred.
• Welding Examiner certification an asset.
• Plant/Facility experience an asset, particularly compiling turnover packages;
• Pipeline experience an asset.
• In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience an asset.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.
• Good understanding of personal computers, with the ability to utilize Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• Ability to prepare visual inspection reports and to communicate well with others.
• Familiar with shop and field tolerance limits.
• Team spirit, ability to work autonomously and sense of urgency,
• Good communication & organization skills,
• Basic knowledge in Windows (Word, Excel, Access),
• Willing to travel frequently