Certified Welding Inspector

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our client, a highly progressive engineering company, is an EN1090-certified fabrication facility specialising in the manufacture of high-quality stainless steel and carbon steel products for structural, architectural, and industrial applications.

Role Overview

The Company is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure that all welding and fabrication activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and internal quality procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with EN1090, relevant welding standards, and customer requirements across stainless and carbon steel fabrication projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect welding activities during fabrication to ensure compliance with EN1090, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and relevant welding standards (e.g., ISO 9606 - Qualification Testing of Welders, ISO 15614 - Welding Procedure Qualification where applicable).
• Perform visual inspection (VT) of welded joints on stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies.
• Verify that welders are qualified and working within approved Welder Qualification Records (WQRs).
• Review and verify fabrication documentation including WPS, WPQR, inspection test plans (ITPs), and material certificates.
• Identify weld defects and non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with production teams to maintain quality requirements while supporting efficient fabrication processes.
• Support and coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities where required (e.g., dye penetrant, ultrasonic, radiography).
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation in accordance with company procedures and EN1090 requirements.
• Assist with internal and external quality audits and certification inspections.
• Promote a strong quality and safety culture across the fabrication workshop.
• General Quality Inspections of fabrications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant certification in welding inspection (e.g., CSWIP Welding Inspector, IWI, or equivalent).
• Experience inspecting stainless steel and carbon steel welded fabrications.
• Strong understanding of EN1090 structural steel requirements.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as TIG, MIG/MAG.
• Familiarity with welding standards and quality systems (ISO 3834, ISO welding qualifications, etc.).
• Experience reading engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Understanding of NDT methods and inspection procedures.
• Good attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a structural or architectural steel fabrication environment.
• Additional NDT certifications (VT - Visual Testing/Inspection, PT - Penetrant Testing, UT - Ultrasonic Testing, MT - Magnetic Particle Testing).
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Methodical and detail-focused approach to inspection.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams and engineers.
• Proactive in identifying potential quality issues and driving improvements.

Eligibility

Candidates must be resident in Ireland.