QC Inspector Production Manifold Services
- Job Type: Contract
- Expected start date: January 5th, 2026
- Duration: 12 months (renewable)
- Location: Aviles, Spain
Join our dynamic team as a QC Inspector for Production Manifold Services in the thriving energy sector! This is an exciting opportunity to ensure the highest quality standards in a major project based in Aviles, Spain, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of subsea production systems.
Role Overview
- Conduct thorough inspections of welds and welding processes to ensure compliance with applicable WPS/PQR, codes, standards, and specifications.
- Perform welding inspections before, during, and after as per ISO 3834-2 requirements.
- Utilize advanced inspection techniques including visual, ultrasonic, PAUT, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant inspection, and radiographic testing.
- Interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) to validate conformance at site during production.
- Inspect incoming production materials against requirements and mill certificates.
- Participate in root cause analysis for welding defects and collaborate on corrective action plans.
- Identify and raise comments on deviations or quality issues related to welding that could affect equipment during fabrication and installation.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and documentation for compliance on a weekly basis.
- Collaborate with Company Site Representatives and material engineers on welding/NDT/material issues at site.
- Stop work in case of non-conformity and re-assess the situation before resuming.
- Discuss issues/unconformities with contractors/sub-contractors to find acceptable solutions without penalizing delivery schedules.
- Ensure timely closure of unconformities without impacting delivery schedules.
- Follow up on site welding activities and provide feedback to the project team.
- Participate in audits and follow up on closure of identified issues.
Skills & Qualifications
- HSSE compliance and awareness.
- Agile leadership skills.
- Fluent in English; Spanish or French is a plus.
- Welding inspection knowledge, particularly in CRA materials such as Super Duplex, Inconel 625, and LAS F22.
- Advanced inspection techniques including visual, ultrasonic, PAUT, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant inspection, and radiographic testing.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting complex quality issues.
Education & Experience
- 15+ years of experience in welding inspection with a strong understanding of welding processes and techniques.
- Certification as a Welding Inspector (CWI) from a recognized body; CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 or equivalent.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications: level 3 (UT & PAUT, RT, DPI).
- Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
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About Airswift
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