Al Qahtani PCK Pipe Co
Welding Inspector Tech.

Dammam

QUALITY

Full Time

About the company

  • القحطاني بي سي كي هي شركة سعودية-احدى شركات مجموعة عبدالهادي عبدالله القحطاني وأولاده  Abdel Hadi A. Al Qahtani & Sons Group (AHQ) 

  • تقع منشآتها في مدينة الدمام طريق الرياض السريع (الصناعية الثانية) ، المملكة العربية السعودية.

  • تختص بإنتاج أنابيب فولاذية ملحومة وطويلة (LSAW) وأنابيب ملحومة عالية التردد (HFW) تستخدم في صناعات النفط والغاز والمياه والبتروكيماويات.

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    Al-Qahtani PCK Pipe Company (AQPCK) is a Saudi company and a subsidiary of Abdel Hadi A. Al Qahtani & Sons Group (AHQ).
    Its facilities are located in the Second Industrial Area of Dammam, on Riyadh Highway, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

    The company specializes in the manufacturing of Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welded (LSAW) and High-Frequency Welded (HFW) steel pipes used in the oil, gas, water, and petrochemical industries.
    AQPCK is committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental protection (HSE), employing modern production technologies to serve both local and international markets.

     


 

. Qualifications

Education

Minimally Required Preferred or Specialized
High School or Diploma or above Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Science

Experience

Minimally Required Preferred or Specialized
5+ years relevant working experience, preferably in steel / fabrication / welding industry Experience in Pipe Manufacturing Industry

Language

Minimally Required Preferred or Specialized
English English with Arabic and/or Chinese

Knowledge & Skills

Minimally Required:

  • Strong knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW).

  • Familiar with visual welding inspection requirements.

  • Ability to perform dimensional, fit-up, root pass, and final weld inspection.

  • Familiar with NDT basics (VT, MT, PT, UT thickness measurement).

  • Knowledge of acceptance criteria for welds as per industry standards.

  • Familiar with QC tools, gauges, and inspection instruments.

Preferred / Specialized:

  • Familiar with API 5L, API Q1, ASME Section V, VIII, IX, 2B.

  • Knowledge related to receiving, testing, and controlling welding consumables.

  • Experience in steel pipe welding inspection (SAW, ERW, HSAW, LSAW).

Specific Requirements

Minimally Required Preferred or Specialized
CSWIP 3.1 – Mandatory (must be valid and active) VT Level II or equivalent additional certifications

Other Requirements

  • Near distance vision: Jaeger J2 @ > 12 inches.

  • No color blindness. (Checked once per year.)

C. Roles & Responsibilities

The Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring all welding activities comply with company and international standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct visual welding inspection for fit-up, root pass, hot pass, fill & cap.

  • Carry out dimensional, surface, and weld inspection of steel pipes according to ITP, MPS, WPS, PQR, and project requirements.

  • Verify welding consumables, heat numbers, and ensure proper storage/issue per standard.

  • Perform basic NDT such as thickness measurement, VT, and coordinate with NDT technicians for MT/UT/PT.

  • Prepare daily welding inspection reports and maintain proper documentation.

  • Mark and classify acceptable and non-acceptable welds.

  • Ensure calibration validity of welding inspection instruments and gauges.

  • Monitor welder performance and report welder failure rates.

  • Assist QC Engineers in preparing WPS, PQR, and welding repair procedures.

  • Ensure safe operation of welding inspection activities.

  • Report any non-conformance immediately and follow up corrective actions.

  • Attend client/TPI inspections and support final acceptance stages.

  • Maintain housekeeping of the inspection area and instruments.

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