QA/QC Inspector (Rotating & Static Equipment)

About the role

A QA/QC inspector is needed on site in Mesaieed for a 36-month contract. The role covers quality inspections and surveillance of equipment fabrication, assembly, erection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, inspection test plans and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review and verify approved drawings, procedures, qualification records, calibration certificates and inspection documentation before inspections.
• Monitor equipment receipt, material receiving inspections, storage and preservation, and document them.
• Conduct surveillance of on-site and off-site fabrication, assembly, erection and testing, identify non-conformances and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Witness inspections, testing and qualification processes and verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection, measuring and testing equipment to ensure valid calibration.
• Support the review of quality and construction documentation such as method statements, JHAs, QCPs and ITPs.
• Take part in quality walkthroughs and give feedback on recurring issues and NCR close-outs.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors and construction teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience for degree holders or 15 years for diploma holders in a similar role in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in GCC projects is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience inspecting and testing static equipment (pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, coalescers, tanks, boilers, heaters, flare packages) and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, AFCs, mixers, fans, blowers).
• Experience with installation, inspection and testing of vessel and column internals.

Required skills

• Knowledge of welding, NDT, painting and coating requirements and acceptance criteria for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Familiarity with ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP and MESC specifications.
• Senior Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.2 or AWS-SCWI), Painting Inspector (BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2) and NDT Level II (RT, MT, UT, PT) certifications highly preferred.
• API 510, API 653, API 580, API 936 or other API certifications are advantageous; formal QA/QC training and QMS Internal Auditor certification preferred.

To apply, interested candidates or referrals should send their updated CV by email to the recruiter named in the original posting.