Welding Inspector

DNV•Houston, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

DNV is seeking to fill the role of Welding Inspector. This position will provide sustainable and continuous service support for PED services, review/approval of permanent joining (welding) processes and personnel and development of welding program under Pressure Equipment certification services, primarily the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The role of Specialist, Permanent Joining is intended to focus technical support in a uniform manner and support existing portfolio as well as market growth for Pressure Equipment Directive services tied to welding activities. This position can be remote from anywhere in the Continental U.S.A.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) - Active
At least 5 years experience with AWS, ASME IX or similar
At least 5 years experience with NDE/NDT methods
Welding coordinator or inspector experience
Strong understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and welding processes (i.e; SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, LBW, PAW)
Valid drivers license
Valid passport
Requires domestic and international travel up to 75%
Requires the ability to stand, walk, and climb, and work in confined or restricted spaces for extended shifts of up to 12 hours.
Candidates must be able to lift and carry inspection equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and perform frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward positions to access weld joints in all orientations including overhead.
Adequate near and far visual acuity, with or without correction, is required to perform visual inspections, read instruments, and interpret engineering drawings.
The role involves exposure to weather conditions including temperature, welding fumes, noise, and bright arc light, requiring consistent use of full personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Must also be physically capable of sustaining frequent domestic and international travel across multiple job sites and time zones.
We conduct a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering
3+ years standards experience: EN 15614/ISO 9606.
5+ years hands-on welding or fabrication experience.
5 years as manufacture welding engineer, quality engineer, or quality management
5+ years experience in pressure vessels, boilers, piping, or structural steel
5+ years as manufacturer’s inspector or welding coordinator
Qualified and active ASNT Level II VT, MT, PT, UT or ISO 9712 Level II
Experience with performing audits per ISO 9001 or similar

Responsibilities

Technical support responsible for independently assessing and verifying that welding procedures, welder qualifications, and related manufacturing activities comply with applicable codes, harmonized standards, and regulatory requirements.
Supports compliance verification activities by identifying nonconformities, verifying corrective actions, and providing objective technical judgments in accordance with Notified Body impartiality and independence requirements.
Witness onsite testing of weld processes, weld procedure and welder performance qualification testing and when required lab testing per ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, and related standards at customer sites.
Review documentation and lab reports; MTRs for base metals and consumables, equipment calibration records, VT (visual testing) UT(Ultrasonic testing), PT (Liquid Penetrant testing), RT (Radiographic testing) to ensure compliance to standards such as ASME IX, EN ISO 9606 or EN ISO 15614.
Prepare Welding Procedure Qualification Record and Welder Test Certificates for satisfactorily completed qualification testing (including testing witnessed by other Specialists).
Preliminary review of Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Test certificates prior to submittal to Notified Body.
Communication and calibration of technical issues with the Notified Body responsible for final approval of permanent joining activities.
Primary client interface: responsible for responding to welding inquiries, preparation of quote requests, and providing required welding information.