Welding Inspector / Piping Quality Inspector
Location
South Sweden (site-based)
Assignment Type
Short-term contract (approx. 2.5 to 3 months)
Start Date
ASAP
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday: 9 hours/day
Saturday: 08:00-13:00
Day rate + allowance + accommodation + flights + local transport
Project Context
Due to increased demand for welding inspections, piping quality control, test package verification, and quality documentation, an experienced Welding Inspector / Piping Quality Inspector is required to join the project team on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding inspections during fabrication and erection activities.
- Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection records.
- Conduct visual inspections of piping systems and welded joints.
- Monitor piping installation activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
- Review and manage NDT reports and inspection records.
- Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests.
- Verify test package completion and turnover documentation.
- Monitor punch list close-out activities.
- Prepare inspection reports and QA/QC documentation.
- Coordinate with construction, commissioning, client, and third-party inspection teams.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with project quality requirements and HSE procedures.
Documentation & Quality Control Requirements
- Review and manage piping quality documentation, including:
- Piping General Arrangement Drawings
- Piping Support Drawings
- Isometric Drawings
- P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
- Weld Maps
- Spool Tracking Systems
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- QA/QC Inspection Reports
- Pressure Test Packages
- Flushing and Cleaning Documentation
- Punch List Management
- Mechanical Completion Documentation
Software Requirements
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with electronic document management systems
- Familiarity with quality management software
- Ability to navigate and review project 3D models
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant site experience in industrial plant construction projects.
- Valid IWE/EWE, IWT/EWT, or CSWIP certification.
- Strong experience in piping erection, welding inspections, and pressure testing activities.
- Ability to read and interpret piping drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and quality documentation.
- Good level of English proficiency.
- EU nationality or existing valid Swedish residency/work permit.
- Available for immediate mobilisation.
- Additional qualifications and experience in NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) considered an advantage.
Contract Duration
Immediate start until approximately mid/end October 2026, with the possibility of extension.