Position Title: QC Inspector (Mechanical – Multi-Function)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector (Mechanical – Multi-Function) to join our team for a major Oil & Gas project. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in quality control across multidiscipline construction environments, with a focus on mechanical systems, welding, and inspection of exotic materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement company management system elements relevant to your function.
- Ensure safety compliance for all activities under your control and actively participate in safety initiatives.
- Prevent environmental pollution during project execution.
- Coordinate and attend inspections, tests, and punch listing on behalf of company.
- Review project-specific inspection documentation to ensure contract compliance.
- Implement quality inspection procedures for construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Verify contractor documentation for inspections, tests, and surveillance meets project requirements.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
- Ensure calibration and documentation of all measuring and testing equipment.
- Conduct site surveillance to identify non-conformances and assist in corrective/preventive actions.
- Liaise with field supervisors and contractors to plan and monitor NDE activities.
- Support Sr. QA/QC Engineer in reviewing QA/QC documents (QCPs, ITPs, WPS/PQRs, material approvals, MRBs, dossiers).
- Monitor and witness fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of structural steel, piping, pipelines, tanks, heaters, rotating/static equipment.
- Oversee welding, NDT, PWHT, hardness testing, alloy verification, and painting activities through all project phases.
- Participate in receiving inspections for permanent materials and verify documentation for traceability.
- Follow up on corrective actions and close out non-conformances.
- Track contractor performance and report trends of non-compliance.
- Initiate surveillance reports and NCRs for approval.
- Maintain all QA/QC documentation and records.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Formal training in Quality Control and membership in a recognized professional institution preferred.
Mandatory certifications:
- BGAS Grade 2 / NACE Level 2 Painting Inspector
- CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI Senior Welding Inspector
- ASNT NDT Level II
- Equivalent internationally recognized certifications may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years for degree holders or 15 years for diploma holders in similar roles within the Oil & Gas sector.
- GCC experience is desirable.
- Hands-on experience with CRA Clad/Lined pipelines, flow lines, and piping/equipment of exotic materials (DSS, SDSS, Ni, Cr).
- Strong knowledge of QC processes and testing requirements for major Oil & Gas/petrochemical projects.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.