Civil Inspector - Fertilizer Complex

About the role

Madre Integrated Engineering is hiring a Civil Inspector for the QAFCO fertilizer complex in Doha. The inspector checks civil and structural works across the site, including foundations, concrete structures, refractory installations, grouting, paving, drainage systems and plant buildings, and coordinates with contractors and engineers during shutdowns and turnarounds.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect all civil and structural works, including foundations, concrete structures, refractory installations, grouting, paving, drainage systems and plant buildings.
• Monitor and inspect refractory lining installation and repair in furnaces, reactors and high-temperature equipment in line with API 936 and manufacturer specifications.
• Review concrete mix designs, pour records, cube testing, reinforcement placement and formwork against ACI, BS 8110 and QAFCO civil standards.
• Review and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and material submittals, ensuring work conforms to approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify structural deficiencies, non-conformances and workmanship defects, raise NCRs and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, structural engineers and project/maintenance teams during shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Maintain inspection records, daily reports, test certificates and civil history files in SAP PM or an equivalent CMMS.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• API 936 (Refractory Installation Quality Control Inspector) certification (mandatory).
• 5-7 years of hands-on civil inspection experience in the Oil & Gas or Fertilizer industry; ammonia/urea or petrochemical plant experience highly preferred.
• Proven plant experience including shutdown/turnaround civil inspections, refractory installation, structural integrity assessments and foundation inspection of rotating and static equipment.
• Candidates available to join immediately are strongly preferred.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of ACI 318, ACI 301, BS 8110, ASTM and QAFCO engineering standards.
• Experience with cathodic protection inspection, underground piping civil works and plant drainage systems in a live process plant.
• Familiarity with SAP PM or an equivalent CMMS.