CWI INSPECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) working in the offshore oil and gas industry is responsible for ensuring that all welding operations on offshore facilities, structures, pipelines and top side comply with project specifications, international codes, and strict safety/quality requirements. This role requires technical expertise, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate safely in remote offshore environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(This is a representative list of the duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.)

1. Welding Inspection & Verification

• Perform visual welding inspections (VT) and verify weld quality against applicable codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104, ISO standards)
• Conduct or coordinate NDT activities (MT, PT, UT, RT, PAUT, TOFD) for critical welds on pipelines, risers, jackets, and pressure-containing equipment
• Inspect joint preparation, alignment, fit-up, root pass, interpass temperature, and final weld integrity
• Verify WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications are approved and valid for offshore use.

2. Offshore Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all work complies with offshore regulatory bodies, class societies, and operator requirements (ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, API, etc.)
• Monitor hot work, habitat conditions, and welding operations in hazardous zones (Zone 1/Zone 2)
• Confirm traceability of materials, filler metals, and welding consumables.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Generate detailed inspection reports, NCRs, weld logs, isometric markup, and inspection checklists
• Maintain welding documentation packages for load-out, commissioning, and regulatory audits
• Track repairs, rework, and inspection status through completion.

4. Coordination & Project Support

• Work closely with offshore construction teams, welding crews, NDT technicians, engineers, and the client’s QA/QC representative

• Participate in toolbox talks, work-permit reviews, and SIMOPS coordination
• Provide technical guidance on welding practices, defect acceptance criteria, and corrective actions.

5. Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with offshore safety standards (e.g., OSHA, UK HSE, operator-specific rules)
• Identify welding hazards: confined spaces, live plant, elevated work, fire risks
• Promote proper PPE usage and hot-work safety procedures

• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 5+ years offshore platforms, FPSOs, subsea structures, or pipeline installations experience (Valid BOSIET / FOET)
• Valid AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or International equivalent certification
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SAW)
• Ability to interpret offshore engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and welding symbols
• Familiarity with API, ASME, AWS, and DNV welding standards
• Intermediate level written and verbal english communication skills
• Ability to preform basic mathematical skills
• Experience in Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• For new hires, must meet all Performance Energy Services employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
• For new hires, must successfully complete all required training by Performance Energy Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand – Frequently
• Sit – Frequently
• Use Hands – Frequently
• Climb – Frequently
• Kneel – Frequently
• Lift/Carry over – Occasionally (up to 25 lbs.)
• Vision – No special requirements
• Hearing – No special requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Wet or Humid (non-weather) – Frequently
• Working near moving mechanical parts – Frequently
• Working in high places – Occasionally
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles – Occasionally
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals – Occasionally
• Outdoor weather conditions – None
• Risk of electric shock – None
• Work with explosives – None
• Risk of radiation – None
• Noise Level – Moderate