Our client is a global multi-energy company operating large-scale refining and petrochemical facilities. It transforms crude oil into fuels and essential industrial products through highly integrated and technologically advanced operations. The organisation is recognized for its strong HSE culture, operational excellence, and commitment to reducing environmental impact. Joining the company means contributing to complex international projects within a high-performance industrial environment.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Agreements were signed by TotalEnergies in Iraq to enhance the development of the country’s natural resources. The GGIP project, located in the Basra region, a 5-in-1 project:

• The Associated Gas Upstream Project Phase 1: Enhance Ratawi Oil field production thanks to infrastructures upgrade and new export pipeline (AGUP1), in addition to a gas export and process facilities (AG25).
• The Associated Gas Upstream Project Phase 2: Enhance Ratawi Oil production to 210 kbpd with a new CPF and additional development wells (AGUP2).
• The Gas Midstream Project - GMP: Valorize the gas from Ratawi, Majoon and Al Qurna West-2 (Phase I) oil fields.
• The Common Seawater Supply Project - CSSP: Major water-injection project that will help the long-term production of several fields of South Iraq. TotalEnergies will only be involved in the seawater treatment plant building.
• The Solar Power Plant - SPP: major solar project (PV plant with 1250 GW DC) which will allow to produce power (1000 GW AC) to be injected into the grid.

AGUP Phase 2 is the major full field development. It involves drilling around 221 wells, feeding a new built CPF, at TotalEnergies standards, with a capacity of 210 kbopd. Oil will flow respectively at 60 to 80 kbopd from Yamama (~100 MMscfd) and 150 to 130 kbopd from LP reservoirs (~30 MMscfd).
AGUP2 project will be developed with the objective to maximize economical results, with a particular focus on the CAPEX, while maintaining the technical quality of the installations, with high H3SE requirements and focus. The project development includes several interfaces with other projects (mainly AGUP ph1, GMP and CSSP) which shall be managed in an optimized and agile manner.

The country’s context is complex due to several factors and risks to be mitigated all through the project. Attention will be paid to the safety culture enhancement and to the local content that will be a key factor for the Project’s success.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To provide technical support and assistance to Company personnel, and to Contractors and Suppliers personnel as required,
• To be kept informed of the project technical referential and international standards related to his area of responsibility, taking knowledge from them for application to the Project,
• To develop, as required, Discipline specific instructions at Construction Site,
• To ensure all along construction and fabrication phases that the Contractors is enforcing its contractual commitments, is implementing properly its Construction Plan, Objectives and is performing safely its activities as per Project Specifications, Design and Codes,
• Review/Ensure the correct implementation of the approved Inspection Test Plan (ITPs) according to Project requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Company Code of Conduct, anti-corruption rules, and all Compliance requirements, performing all duties with transparency, integrity, and professionalism. Report any suspected unethical behaviour immediately

MISSIONS & ACTIVITIES

The QC Welding Inspector – PVV is responsible for supervising and controlling all welding and fabrication quality activities related to piping, pressure vessels, valves, and associated components within the AGUP2 Project – CPF2 Package. He ensures that all welding activities are performed in full compliance with approved WPS/PQR, project specifications, and applicable codes.
The position reports directly to the CPF2 Site QC Superintendent and interfaces closely with QC Piping, QC Mechanical, QC NDT, Construction, and Contractor/Subcontractor welding teams.
 

MAIN MISSIONS/RESPONSABILITIES:
“Structural and PVV Welding Inspectors shall provide mutual support during peak workload or whenever cross-coverage is required.”

Daily Inspection & Reporting

• Monitor and record all welding activities on a daily basis.
• Conduct routine inspections in fabrication areas, pipe racks, vessel installation zones, and field welding locations.
• Verify that welding activities follow approved procedures and are performed by qualified welders.
• Verify the contractor’s daily welding reports and associated databases
• Review weekly trends of weld acceptance / rejection.
• Provide daily update and weekly reporting directly to the CPF2 Site QC Superintendent, covering: inspection progress and key findings, non-conformities and recurring defects, critical issues requiring escalation or arbitration, status of corrective actions, quality trends and contractor performance indicators.
• Contribute actively to daily/weekly QC coordination meetings and ensure the QC Superintendent receives all relevant data for consolidated site reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date records, ITP follow-up, NCR/CAR tracking, and Mechanical Completion documentation enabling full visibility for the QC Superintendent.

Welding & Fabrication Inspection – PVV Scope
Welding Activities

• Verify material identification and traceability ensuring compliance with project specificationsand MTC requirements.
• Verify joint preparation, bevels, fit-up, alignment, and cleanliness before welding.
• Ensure compliance with approved WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications (WPQ).
• Monitor welding parameters, heat input, pre-heat, interpass temperature, and cooling.
• Verify consumables storage, handling, baking, and traceability.
• Verify weather protection arrangements during field welding.
• Check shielding gas selection and purge practices for SS/DSS.
• Inspect and verify distortion control practices implemented by contractor.
• Verify flange rotation, bolt hole alignment, and nozzle orientation
• Review PWHT procedures, thermocouple placement, and heat charts.
• Inspect weld appearance, bead profile, and dimensional tolerances.
• Validate weld numbering, weld mapping, and traceability records.
• Ensure weld repairs follow approved repair procedures and are properly documented

PVV Equipment Covered

• Process piping (CS, LTCS, SS, DSS, SDSS, Alloy, CRA)
• Pressure vessels (nozzles, skirts, attachments, supports)
• Valves (pup pieces, welded connections, orientation welds)
• Static equipment requiring welded connections
• Vendor packaged skids and vessels including associated welded piping and supports.
• Verify welded structural interfaces connected to PVV systems

Interfaces With NDT

• Ensuring NDT requirements are correctly identified in ITPs and WPS.
• Verifying welds are properly prepared for NDT (cleaning, access, marking).
• Ensuring repairs requested by NDT are executed correctly.
• Reviewing NDT reports for completeness and compliance.

Interfaces With QC Piping

• Ensure weld joints are correctly identified and belong to the proper line/system before welding.
• Align with QC Piping on fit-up release, ITP hold/witness points, and readiness for welding.
• Provide QC Piping with weld traceability information (weld numbers, WPS, welder IDs).
• Support QC Piping during system walkdowns for weld-related verifications.
• Deliver welding documentation required for piping test packs and Mechanical Completion dossiers.
• Communicate welding issues that may impact piping installation sequence or system readiness.
• Verify weld-related punch items are addressed before required turnover and confirm welding readiness prior to hydrotest.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review and comment on welding procedures (WPS), PQR, and welder qualifications.
• Ensure proper implementation of approved drawings, welding plans, and ITPs.
• Verify welding records, consumable certificates, and traceability documentation.
• Issue Quality Records, NCRs, and CARs when required.
• Maintain accurate welding documentation for Mechanical Completion and MDR preparation.

Non-Conformities & Corrective Actions

• Identify and report welding nonconformities or deviations.
• Ensure corrective actions and weld repairs are implemented and verified.
• Monitor recurrence of weld defects, advice preventive actions and participate in root cause analysis for welding issues.
• Immediately escalate critical anomalies to the QC Superintendent.

Coordination & Interface

• Participate in daily/weekly QC and construction coordination meetings.
• Interface with QC Piping, QC Mechanical, QC NDT, Engineering, and Contractor welding teams.
• Support technical clarifications related to welding and metallurgy.
• Participate in audits (Construction, HSE, QC) and site visits.
• Ensure confidentiality of all documentation under responsibility.

Scope of Work – Welding PVV
Welding Processes
 

• SMAW
• GTAW 
• GMAW / FCAW
• SAW (if any)
• Orbital welding

Materials

• Carbon steel / LTCS
• Stainless steels
• Duplex / Super Duplex
• Nickel alloys
• CRA / Cladded materials

Inspection Activities

• Fit-up inspection
• Visual welding inspection (VT)
• Dimensional checks
• Weld mapping & traceability
• Monitoring of PWHT
• Verification of repair welding

Professional experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Welding QC on major Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Strong experience with piping, pressure vessels, and valves welding.
• Experience on CPF, refinery, or large industrial facilities strongly preferred.

Technical competencies:

• Solid knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, and fabrication techniques.
• Strong understanding of ASME IX, ASME B31.3, API standards.
• Ability to interpret isometrics, welding drawings, WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation.
• Knowledge of weld repair techniques and metallurgical constraints.
• Understanding of NCR, deviation, and concession processes.
• Familiarity with digital QC systems (Aconex, SharePoint, SmartPlant, etc.) is a plus.

Behavioral competencies:

• Exemplary behavior regarding Company Code of Conduct and HSSE rules. Ensure that all HSSE training are completed and HSE rules implemented within his area of responsability
• Ability to represent the Company in discussions and meetings with Vendors, Contractors, and Subcontractors
• High attention to detail and strong reporting discipline.
• Ability to work autonomously in a harsh, remote site environment.
• Leadership, team spirit, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to team members.
• Fluent English (mandatory).

Position Title N+1: CPF2 Site QC Superintendent
Position Title N+2: CPF2 Site Manager (RSES)
Job location(s): Basra on site
Rotational Position: YES

Date of mobilization:
CPF2 Site PVV-Welding QC Inspector -1/2
01/09/2026
CPF2 Site PVV -Welding QC inspector -2/2
01/10/2026

Duration: 2 years (+ one-year possible extension)

Place of mobilization: Basra, Iraq

Status (resident / rotation): rotation