Welding / Structural QC Inspector (Resident) H/F

Mission proposée

Would you like to develop your skills as part of a friendly and dynamic team, and contribute to exciting projects aimed at preventing and managing risks?

Apave is looking for a for an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector (Resident) (M/F) for Apave Interservices Inspection, a subsidiary of the Apave Group specialising in major industrial projects in France and internationally.

Were looking for an experienced Welding/Structural QC Inspector to join the quality team of a major offshore wind farm project, supervising the fabrication of an offshore substation jacket in Belgium.

In practical terms, what will your day-to-day role involve?

Your mission :

Review quality plans, ITPs and procedures, and witness inspections

Verify welding consumables, material traceability, calibration and personnel qualifications

Make sure NDT activities follow approved procedures and that results conform

Follow up NCRs and corrective actions through to closure

Monitor QA/QC dossiers and mechanical completion documentation

Check compliance with structural drawings and standards

Plan and coordinate inspections (welding, structural, coating, FAT) with the fabricator

Ensure findings from site walkthroughs and ITP inspections are properly logged and closed on time

Verify mechanical completion against the schedule and support the final handover

Support the QC lead in the lessons learned process and coordinate the other inspectors

Key Mission Details :

Location: Hoboken, Antwerp area (main base), with occasional travel to satellite factories in Belgium and Poland

Start: December

Role: Resident inspector, main focal point for welding and structural QC at the fabrication factories

Profil candidat

Lets talk about you

Firstly, your background:

Degree, technical diploma or equivalent

810 years of QC/QA experience, including at least 5 years in similar inspection roles

Next, your skills and personal qualities.

Welding and NDT qualifications to a recognised international standard (certificates valid for /)

Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1/D1.5, ISO , ISO and EN

Experience with EPC contractor organisations on large-scale construction projects

Fluent English and Dutch/Flemish (French is a plus)

Experience in offshore, marine or heavy steel structure fabrication (jackets, foundations, substations)

Local profile highly recommended

Nice to have: coating skills (e.g. Frosio II, ISO ) and punch-list management

Soft skills: team player in a multicultural environment, able to challenge and influence contractors constructively, rigorous and reliable.

Why APAVE Interservices Inspection?

Joining us means becoming part of an international development journey backed by the expertise and reputation of the Apave Group, a major player in risk management and technical services.

We aim to build long-term relationships with HSE professionals and connect the right expertise with the right industrial projects around the world.

Open to your next international challenge?

Whether you are currently available or considering a move in the coming months, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply and join our international HSE talent network.

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