Role Overview
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspectors are certified specialists who inspect welded joints for compliance with approved welding procedures, codes, and quality standards. You’ll conduct visual inspection of weld joints, review WPS/PQR documents, verify welder qualifications, witness NDT examinations, and determine acceptance or rejection of welds based on applicable codes (ASME, AWS, API, EN). This certification is internationally recognised and puts you in high demand across India’s EPC and process industry sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct visual inspection of weld joints per ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and API 1104
- Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Verify welder qualifications and maintain welder performance tracking records
- Witness NDT examinations (RT, UT, MPT, DPT) and review NDT reports
- Identify weld defects (porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, cracks) and issue acceptance/rejection
- Prepare welding inspection reports and maintain weld maps
- Advise on weld repair procedures and re-inspection requirements
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Valid CSWIP 3.1 certification (mandatory — must be current)
- 5–12 years of welding inspection experience in heavy industry
- Thorough knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, and EN ISO 15614
- Understanding of metallurgy, heat treatment, and weld defect mechanisms
- Experience with multiple welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, FCAW)
- Ability to read welding symbols and engineering drawings
Industries You’ll Work In
Oil & Gas
Refinery
Petrochemicals
Pipeline & CGD
Power Generation
What Metro Offers
- Competitive compensation based on experience, certifications, and project complexity
- Travel and accommodation arranged for project deployments across India
- Long-term deployment opportunities — not one-time placements
- Work on India’s most demanding industrial projects with leading EPC contractors
- Safety-first work culture with full PPE and site safety compliance
- Relationship-driven approach — we stay connected between projects