ASME IX & QG-106 Organisational Responsibility 

Personnel Performing Supervisory Activities

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The ASME IX requires manufactures to have designated responsible personnel performing 'supervisory activities' for welding. This relates to witnessing PQR's, writing WPS's and witnessing welder tests. 

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They should have or be 

• Designated by the organization with responsibility for certifying qualification documents

• Have a satisfactory level of competence in accordance with the organization's quality program. As a minimum, they shall be qualified by education, experience, or training in the following areas:

(1) knowledge of the requirements of this Section for the qualification of procedures and/or joining personnel
(2) knowledge of the organization's quality program
(3) the scope, complexity, or special nature of the activities to which oversight is to be provided

• Have a record, maintained by the organization, containing objective evidence of the qualifications, training, or experience.

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WEC have over 18 years' experience witnessing PQR's, writing WPS's and witnessing welders tests. WEC can provide a ASME specific CV detailing their experience which should be acceptable to your ASME inspectors.

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