QA / QC Welding Inspector at OCO Industrial Service Limited (3 Openings)

OCO Industrial Service Limited is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: QA / QC Welding Inspector

Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers, Delta and Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• A QA/QC Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all welding and fabrication activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, client requirements, and quality management systems.
• The inspector performs inspections before, during, and after welding operations to verify workmanship, material quality, and compliance with approved welding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect welding and fabrication activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify that welding is performed according to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and qualified Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ/WQT).
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, welding symbols, and project documentation.
• Conduct pre-welding inspections, including material identification, joint preparation, fit-up, and alignment.
• Monitor welding parameters and ensure compliance with approved procedures.
• Perform visual inspections of welds before, during, and after welding.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities such as:
  • Visual Testing (VT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Verify the calibration and condition of welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Identify welding defects and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Maintain inspection reports, weld maps, traceability records, and quality documentation.
• Participate in quality audits and client inspections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards such as:
  • ASME
  • AWS
  • API
  • ISO
  • EN standards (where applicable)
• Monitor material traceability and consumable control.
• Work closely with project engineers, construction teams, and client representatives.
• Promote compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Requirements
Education:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in welding inspection or quality control within fabrication, construction, oil & gas, or manufacturing industries.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 Welding Inspector
• Welding Inspector Certification from a recognized authority
• NDT Level II Certification (VT mandatory; MT/PT/UT/RT preferred)
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred)
• HSE Certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent)

Required Skills:
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and materials.
• Familiarity with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 3834, and other relevant codes.
• Understanding of NDT methods and acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of quality control systems and documentation.
• Experience with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ocoph@ocogroup.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.