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 Resident Nuclear Welding Inspector / Auditor (M/F) for Apave Interservices Inspection, a subsidiary of the Apave Group specialising in major industrial projects in France and internationally.

The resident inspector acts as the technical representative on-site at the manufacturer's facility to ensure strict compliance with applicable nuclear codes, standards, and technical specifications. He will be responsible for on-site quality control and for supervising the manufacture, assembly and testing of critical nuclear components (diaphragms) intended for major international projects in the field of nuclear energy.

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

Key Responsibilities :

·       Perform resident shop surveillance and quality audits for the manufacturing of nuclear turbine diaphragms.

·       Inspect, verify, and witness welding operations and associated procedures in strict accordance with EN codes and quality requirements.

·       Monitor key manufacturing stages, with specific focus on forging, blading, and final mechanical/welded assembly.

·       Review and validate quality control documentation, inspection and test plans (ITP/QCP), welder qualifications, and material test certificates.

·       Witness non-destructive testing (NDT) activities, dimensional verifications, and designated client witness/hold points.

·       Issue clear, technical surveillance reports, manage punch lists, log non-conformances, and follow up on root-cause corrections.

Key Mission Details :

Role: Resident Welding Inspector / Quality Surveillance Auditor
Location: Manufacturing Facility – Taubaté, São Paulo (SP), Brazil (Local candidates or locally established contractors preferred)
Start Date & Duration: As soon as possible (ASAP) through July 2027
Frequency & Workload: Full-time / near-daily on-site presence at the start, potentially tapering to a milestone-based schedule as production advances

🔎Let’s talk about you!

• Firstly, your background:

🛠️ Certified Welding Inspector / Auditor (e.g., IWI, EWI, CSWIP 3.1/3.2, or national equivalent).

Demonstrated expertise in EN welding codes and standards (EN ISO 15614, EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 5817, etc.).

Documented track record in heavy fabrication: forging, blading, and complex assemblies.

Prior quality surveillance experience within the nuclear, power generation, or high-specification energy sectors.

Next, your skills and personal qualities.

Certifications (Strong Advantage):

·        ISO 9712 Level 2 certifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), especially PT2 (Liquid Penetrant) and UT2 (Ultrasonic Testing).

·        Languages & Soft Skills:

·        Professional working proficiency in English (mandatory for technical reporting and remote coordination).

·        Fluency in Portuguese (essential for local shop-floor interactions).

·        High autonomy, assertiveness, and an uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety culture and quality integrity.

🚀 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.