Lead Inspector (m/f/d) Topside

As part of your role, you will be entrusted with the following responsibilities: 

• Performing inspections primarily as a Welding & Coating Inspector (steelworks and coating), ensuring compliance with BSH and project specifications. 
• Coordinating the inspection team, including task allocation, daily reporting, and non-conformity control. 
• Acting as Deputy Site Manager by providing administrative support and assuming representation during the Site Manager’s absence. 
• Serving as the on-site escalation point for resolvable issues. 
• Monitoring documentation and records, including but not limited to: 
• WPS/WPQR, welding plans, material and filler certificates, coating data 
• Equipment status (calibration, maintenance, parameters) 
• Qualifications of personnel (welders, NDT personnel, painters/FROSIO, etc.) 
• Dimensional control and environmental conditions during coating activities 
• Managing punch items for own discipline using dedicated tools. 
• Participating in ITP hold/witness points, HAT, and final visual inspections prior to sail-out. 

We look forward to receiving your application if your profile matches most of the following requirements: 

• A technical background, gained either through a university degree in engineering (Master’s/Dipl.-Ing.) or through a completed apprenticeship, technical qualification, or comparable professional training combined with relevant work experience
• Having a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Welding & Coating Inspector. 
• Having experience in steelworks, preferably within offshore wind projects. 
• Demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and experience in preparing and reviewing welding documentation. 
• Holding IWE/EWE or IWI-C or CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 certification (International Welding Inspector/Engineer). 
• Holding NDT certification according to EN ISO 9712, minimum Level 2. 
• Being business-fluent in English. 
• Having a permanent residence in Dubai or demonstrating willingness to relocate to Dubai for the duration of the project. 

Nice to Have: 

• Holding coating expertise such as FROSIO Level 3 or NACE CIP Level 2 (or equivalent). 
• Holding an electrical qualification according to DIN VDE 0105-100. 
• Having experience as a Site Manager. 
• Being fluent in Arabic. 
• Being fluent in German. 

To support a successful collaboration throughout the project, we offer the following benefits: 

• A diverse and challenging role in a forward-thinking offshore wind company 
• Collaboration with a highly experienced and motivated international team 
• Insight into cutting-edge projects in a fast-evolving energy sector 
• Clear coordination, streamlined onboarding, and professional project support 
• The opportunity to build long-term relationships and future project opportunities with SeaRenergy 

You can expect a challenging and varied role. 

We offer the opportunity for independent and responsible work in a dynamic team and an extraordinarily interesting work environment. You can actively participate in processes and projects and gain comprehensive experience in the offshore wind industry. 

Have we sparked your interest? 

Then apply now including your CV, day rate and copies of the relevant certificates.