Job Description
The QA/QC Inspector I will be responsible for executing all quality control activities related to welding and painting/coating processes on offshore projects. This includes raw material verification, weld joint preparation, NDT coordination, surface preparation, coating application, and comprehensive documentation to meet client and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Inspect raw welding consumables and verify compliance with the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Check bevel angle, root gap, fit‑up, and alignment of weld joints according to WPS requirements.
- Monitor root pass and hot pass amperage/voltage settings and perform visual inspections after fill and cap passes.
- Coordinate non‑destructive testing (NDT) for weld joints and manage client film review and sign‑off processes.
- Conduct coating raw material inspections and verify salt levels before sand blasting.
- Monitor weather conditions, blasting profile, salt and dust tests, surface temperature, humidity, and ambient temperature during surface preparation.
- Apply primer, pre‑heat, and verify primer thickness per specifications; heat joints to 180‑200 °C using induction coils.
- Install heat‑shrink sleeves, perform holiday testing at 25 kV, and verify DFT of the applied sleeve.
- Witness all activities in accordance with the Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and client inspection requirements.
- Prepare and submit final welding and coating inspection reports for client signature and release for subsequent activities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.
Welding
AWI (CWI, SCWI)
CSWIP (3.1, 3.2)
Painting
BGAS (grade 3, 2, 1)
NACE (level 1, 2, 3)
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of 5 years solid experience in QC Welding/Painting Inspection in Oil and Gas Industry
About Us
Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
About The Team
Oceaneering Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) delivers capability, safety, and reliability. We help our customers make informed decisions and manage risk associated with their oil and gas, renewables, and maritime assets–any time, any place. Customers are confident that when they choose us, we will respond with the safe, green, efficient, and cost-effective solutions and services they require.