API Inspector – Mechanical Welding Inspection

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Inspector - API with strong technical expertise in lifting operations, industrial inspection, and compliance with international standards. The successful candidate will deliver professional training programs, supervise trainees, support inspection activities, and contribute to business development initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver professional training programs and supervise trainees.
• Support and conduct inspection activities for mechanical welding and in‑service equipment.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the oil and gas sector.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API and ISO standards during inspections.

Required profile

• Certification in API 570, API 510 and API 653 (API 580/API 579‑1 preferred).
• Qualified ISO 9712 / ASNT, PCN or equivalent NDT Level II in RT, UT, MT and PT.
• Minimum 10 + years of experience in mechanical welding inspections within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in brownfield plants and in‑service/maintenance inspections.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API and ISO standards and ability to read technical drawings.
• Gulf experience preferred; prior work in Qatar desirable.

Required skills

• API 570, API 510, API 653, API 580, API 579‑1 certifications.
• ISO 9712, ASNT, PCN qualifications.
• NDT Level II – Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic‑Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Proficiency with ASME, API and ISO standards.
• Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation.
• Mechanical welding inspection and lifting‑operations expertise.