Welding Inspector - Remote

1w1 week ago

DNV

Houston, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $115,000

About this role

DNV is seeking a Welding Inspector to provide sustainable and continuous service support for PED services. This role involves review and approval of permanent joining (welding) processes and personnel, plus development of welding programs under Pressure Equipment certification services, primarily the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). The position focuses on uniform technical support for the existing portfolio and market growth in PED services tied to welding activities.

This remote position allows work from anywhere in the Continental U.S.A. Responsibilities include independently assessing and verifying that welding procedures, welder qualifications, and related manufacturing activities comply with applicable codes, harmonized standards, and regulatory requirements. The role supports compliance verification by identifying nonconformities, verifying corrective actions, and providing objective technical judgments per Notified Body impartiality rules.

Daily tasks encompass witnessing onsite testing of weld processes, procedure and welder performance qualifications, and lab testing per ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, and EN ISO 9606 at customer sites. Review documentation like MTRs, equipment calibrations, and NDT reports (VT, UT, PT, RT) ensures standard compliance. Prepare and preliminarily review Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Test Certificates before Notified Body submittal.

Act as primary client interface by responding to welding inquiries, preparing quote requests, and providing required welding information. Communicate technical issues with the Notified Body for final approvals. The role supports career advancement opportunities within DNV's diverse and inclusive environment focused on Pressure Equipment services growth.

Requirements

Knowledge of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and manufacturing activities per ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606
Familiarity with NDT methods including VT (visual testing), UT (ultrasonic testing), PT (liquid penetrant testing), RT (radiographic testing)
Understanding of EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Notified Body compliance verification requirements
Ability to identify nonconformities, verify corrective actions, and provide objective technical judgments
Experience assessing compliance with codes, harmonized standards, and regulatory requirements for permanent joining
Proficiency in reviewing MTRs for base metals and consumables, plus equipment calibration records
Skills in preparing and reviewing Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Test Certificates

Responsibilities

Witness onsite testing of weld processes, weld procedure and welder performance qualification testing, and lab testing per ASME IX, EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606 at customer sites
Review documentation and lab reports including MTRs for base metals and consumables, equipment calibration records, VT, UT, PT, RT to ensure compliance with standards such as ASME IX, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15614
Prepare Welding Procedure Qualification Record and Welder Test Certificates for satisfactorily completed qualification testing
Conduct preliminary review of Welding Procedure Qualification Records and Welder Test certificates prior to submittal to Notified Body
Communicate and calibrate technical issues with the Notified Body responsible for final approval of permanent joining activities
Serve as primary client interface by responding to welding inquiries, preparing quote requests, and providing required welding information