Welding Inspector

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Key Information

Job title – Welding Inspector

Grade – SMD0
Salary- Circa £58,000  
Location – Acton Depot & various TFL Sites as required

Contract Type – Full Time- Permanent- London Underground

Overview of project/role

As a Welding Inspector the job holder will be responsible for undertaking inspections before, during and after welding in accordance with BS EN ISO 17637 (Non-destructive testing of Welds - Visual Testing) on safety critical rolling stock vehicles and components. They will be required to investigate and report non-conformance and compile assurance documentation.

At all times they will need to ensure that the requirements of the Workshops BS EN 15085 (Railway applications. Welding of railway vehicles and components Requirements for welding manufacturer) & ISO 3834 (Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials) control manual are complied with throughout the repair process.

Key Accountabilities

All accountabilities are essential to meet company mandated standards; to deliver quality welding and ensure a focus on consistent outputs and to ensure we have competent resources within our team to support Asset Performance & Capital Delivery (APCD) Fleet.

• Work independently and exercise professional judgement to ensure welding inspection activities are completed accurately, consistently and to the required quality and assurance standards.
• Undertake welding inspections before, during and after welding in accordance with approved Inspection Test Plans, welding procedures, engineering specifications and applicable standards.
• To interpret non-destructive testing (NDT) reports and to identify corrective actions needed in line with work instructions and procedures.
• To interpret engineering drawings to ensure fabrications are produced in accordance with the drawing, comply to specifications and produce dimensional reports. To work in collaboration with the welders and operational managers to ensure consistency, quality and that railway assets meet or exceed minimum assurance levels.
•  Record and report on non-conformances through the Logistics & Manufacturing (L&M) Quality Management system.
• Compile and complete quality documentation packs and verify the content is to the required standard.
•  Accurately report on hours worked and cost to be recharged to customers to always ensure value for money
•  Conduct internal surveillance audits in accordance with BS EN 15085 & ISO 3834 to ensure a consistent welding standard, skills and competencies of staff to ensure that the requirements of the mandatory standard are met.
•  At all times ensure that production activities are in accordance with the Welding Control Manual plus process confirmation checks to always ensure best practice.
• Witnessing welder qualification tests in accordance with ISO 9606 to maintain the competency of the welding team and prolong qualifications.
• Coaching and mentoring of welding personnel, providing guidance to improve welding quality, promote best practice and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience 

Skills

• Have highly developed written and verbal communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal / organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated, numerate, cost conscious and possess a high level of analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand Technical Drawings and welding specifications (desirable)

Knowledge

• Level 4 qualification in either Mechanical Engineering or Fabrication & Welding or relevant experience in an engineering discipline or demonstratable equivalent industry experience within welding inspection/quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of the requirements and application of BS EN ISO 5817 and BS EN ISO 10042.
• Computer literate and able to use the Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, Word and Access).
• Knowledge of working in a rail or large-scale manufacturing environment is desirable

Experience

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification or an equivalent recognised welding inspection qualification appropriate to the role – essential.
• Working knowledge and practical application of BS EN