QC Inspector (Production Manifolds)
Location: Avilés, Spain | Residential | Start: January 2026
Duration: 12 months, renewable through early 2028
We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector – Production Manifolds to provide quality control oversight at a fabrication worksite in Avilés, Spain. The role supports the delivery of subsea Production Manifolds and Foundations, ensuring they meet stringent HSE, technical, and quality standards throughout fabrication.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all site activities comply with HSE rules, risk management processes, toolbox talks, and site safety instructions; proactively report anomalies and apply Stop Work authority when required.
* Conduct detailed inspections of welding operations before, during, and after execution in line with ISO 3834-2, project specifications, WPS/PQR, and applicable industry codes.
* Perform inspection and quality verification on CRA materials (Super Duplex, Inconel 625, F22) including buttering, overlay, and girth welding on Inconel 625 and Alloy 59.
* Carry out advanced NDT techniques including UT, PAUT, MT, PT, and RT per ASME/DNV requirements.
* Review and interpret WPS/PQR documentation and verify conformity during live production.
* Inspect incoming materials against mill certificates and project requirements.
* Support root cause analysis for welding defects and develop corrective actions with welding and production teams.
* Identify, raise, and track deviations and nonconformities, ensuring timely closure without jeopardizing fabrication schedule or quality.
* Prepare structured weekly inspection reports and maintain full compliance documentation.
* Engage with contractor and subcontractor teams to resolve technical issues and quality concerns.
* Participate in audits and support follow-up of associated actions.
* Collaborate closely with site representatives, welding engineers, materials engineers, and project quality teams.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 15 years’ experience in welding inspection and quality control within subsea Production Manifolds or subsea structural fabrication.
* Strong expertise in CRA materials and complex welding processes.
* Certified Welding Inspector: CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2, CWI, or equivalent.
* NDT Level 3 certification (UT & PAUT, RT, DPI).
* Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and welding documentation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability for complex fabrication quality issues.
* Fluent English; Spanish or French an advantage.
Contract Details
* Start Date: 05 January 2026
* Location: Avilés, Spain (residential assignment)
* Duration: 12 months, renewable until final delivery (estimated early 2028)
If you are a technically strong, safety-focused QC professional with extensive subsea fabrication experience, we welcome your application for this long-term opportunity in Spain.