Pipeline / Welding Inspector – Subsea Fabrication & Offshore Installation - Contract

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Location: Ingleside, Texas

Site: Subsea 7

Employment Type: Contract - Approximatively 12 weeks but can vary

Certification Required: AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline / Welding Inspector for a contract assignment in Ingleside, Texas , supporting subsea pipeline fabrication and offshore installation activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification and have previous experience with offshore/subsea pipe fabrication .

The assignment will initially support shipyard/fabrication activities and will extend through loadout, transportation, pipelay vessel activities, and offshore installation .

Key Responsibilities

During the shipyard and fabrication phase , responsibilities will include:

• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and applicable procedures

• Perform material receiving inspections

• Verify Material Test Reports (MTRs), material identification, and traceability

• Witness and review WPS/PQR activities and welder qualification testing

• Perform fit-up inspections

• Conduct welding inspections

• Review NDT documentation and results

• Perform dimensional inspections

• Inspect coating and painting activities

• Inspect riser and spool fabrication

• Verify anode installation

• Witness hydrotesting

• Verify preservation activities

• Review final inspection and turnover documentation

The inspector will also provide inspection coverage through subsequent project phases, including:

• Loadout

• Transportation

• Pipelay vessel activities

• Offshore installation

• Current AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1/3.2 certification

• Previous offshore/subsea pipe fabrication experience

• Strong hands-on experience inspecting pipeline welding and fabrication

• Experience reviewing WPS/PQRs, welder qualifications, MTRs, NDT documentation, and material traceability

• Familiarity with coating, dimensional inspection, hydrotesting, preservation, and final documentation

• Previous exposure to loadout, pipelay vessel, and offshore installation activities is highly desirable

• Ability to accurately document inspection activities and identify non-conformances

• Strong understanding of quality control and inspection requirements within a fabrication/shipyard environment.