Senior Executive (Welding Inspector)

Job Field: Technical Service / Support
Location: Kuantan, MY
Company: BASF Asia Pacific
Job Type: Experienced
Job ID: EN_MY_24440

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Description

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd is a RM3.4 billion joint venture that combines the innovative strengths and capabilities of two well-established companies - BASF SE of Germany (60%) and Malaysia’s very own PETRONAS (40%). This ‘verbund’ (integrated) chemical production facility sited in Gebeng, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur is the first such facility for BASF in the Asia Pacific. The range of chemicals produced by BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd meet the growing demand in various industries including plastics, adhesives, lacquers, dyestuff, automobile and industrial coatings, paper, diapers, water treatment, textile and leather. With our ‘verbund’ chemical production operations, we are integrating the most powerful minds to exploit the most exciting opportunities in the industry. At BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd, where the most talented high achievers are driving our outstanding performance as a global leader in the chemical industry.

Objective

To provide technical expertise service in welding technic, review and approved welding documents, supervise and inspect all the welding actives in the complexes and project/MOCs. Main Tasks

• Perform welding inspections. Ensure welding activities follow approved method statements and procedures, specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related engineering documentation regarding welding requirements.
• Review new welders assigned to ensure they are adequately qualified. Ensure new welding operator are suitably trained, tested and instructed on the request work-scope and quality requirements.
• Responsible to check contractor/vendor welding equipment is maintained in a current operable and calibrated condition. Ensure consumable control requirements are closely followed.
• Ensure that weld marking requirements and traceability are followed. Ensure completed welds are acceptable visual quality, prior to engage further NDT.
• Ensure the monitoring, witness and inspection requirements of the defined Inspection and Testing plan are followed and reports and finding, non-conformities are raised in a timely manner
• Collect the data statistic of NDE rejection rate in weekly basis, analyse the root cause and further counter measure and actions. Discuss with contractor regarding the welding repair procedures and monitor the execution.
• Strictly enforces contractor / vendor to follow Company QA/QC and safety procedures / regulations.

Requirement

• Degree in Welding / Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent from recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in welding, NDT, Inspection, QC group in manufacture workshop, project site and operating plants.
• Sound technical knowledge in welding engineering and valid certification of IWE, AWS, ASNT or CSWIP.
• Solid understanding of local and international codes and standards eg. ASME, API, BS etc.
• Actively supports and assist other team member for their technical skills, knowledge improvement and development.
• Able to work under a extreme time factors and conditions especially during shut down and TAR.
• Able to work at confined space condition and hazardous areas and elevated locations.
• Use of reporting tools like MS office etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.