Welding & Coating Inspector - Topside (Offshore Substation Fabrication)

Overview

Dubai, UAE | Onsite – Fabrication Yard

Contract / Long-term assignment

We are looking for an experienced Welding & Coating Inspector – Topside to act as the Client / Owner’s Representative at a fabrication yard responsible for the construction of an offshore substation topside .

This role focuses on supervision of all steelwork, welding, and coating activities , ensuring that fabrication and assembly are executed in full compliance with project specifications, certification requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations .

The position requires strong on-site presence, proactive problem-solving, and close coordination with the Site Manager, Lead Inspector, and wider project team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all steelwork, welding, and coating activities at the fabrication yard

• Act as the Client Representative for welding & coating disciplines and main on-site contact for the Contractor

• Ensure fabrication and assembly comply with:

  • approved specifications

  • quality standards

  • certification requirements (e.g. offshore regulations)

• Work in close cooperation with:

  • Site Manager / Topside Coordinator

  • Lead Inspector

  • Quality Assurance & Certification teams

  • Pre-commissioning team

• Participate in all contractor meetings related to fabrication activities

• Monitor storage, handling, and preservation of free-issued materials (FIM)

• Supervise and verify construction documentation, including:

  • Welding documentation (WPS, WPQR, welding plans)

  • Material certificates, consumables, coatings

  • Equipment calibration and maintenance records

  • Environmental conditions for coating works

  • Welder, NDT, painter and blaster qualifications (e.g. FROSIO)

  • Dimensional control

• Proactively identify and resolve issues on site

• Identify and report non-conformities (NCs) and HSE incidents

• Ensure corrective actions for NCs are implemented in accordance with procedures

• Register and follow up discipline-related punch list items in the agreed project tool

• Participate in:

  • partial technical acceptances (as per ITPs)

  • HAT and final visual inspections prior to sail-out

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background

• Certified International Welding Inspector / Engineer
  (IWE / EWE, IWI-C, CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2)

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Welding & Coating Inspector

• EN ISO 9712 certification , minimum Level 2 (NDT)

• Proven experience in steel fabrication , preferably in offshore wind or offshore structures

• Strong competence in preparation and review of welding documentation

• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Nice to Have

• Experience as Site Manager or senior site personnel on major construction projects

• Internationally recognized coating certification
  (e.g. FROSIO Level 3 , NACE CIP Level 2 or equivalent)

• Experience in non-conformity management and punch list follow-up

• Arabic language skills (spoken and written)

Additional Advantages

• German language skills

• Qualified Electrician certification (e.g. DIN VDE 0105-100 or equivalent)

Why This Role

• Owner’s-side position with real authority on site

• Long-term offshore fabrication project in an international environment

• High-impact role during fabrication, acceptance, and sail-out phases

• On-site leadership position in a major fabrication yard in Dubai

Interested?
Apply directly or reach out for more information.