Tower Quality Inspector / Engineer (Wind Steel Fabrication)

Muscat, Oman

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reference
Job reference 1279882
location
Location Muscat, Oman
sector
Sector Energy - Renewables
function
Function Inspection
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published September 8, 2026

Job Title: Tower Quality Inspector / Engineer (Wind Steel Fabrication)
Reporting To: Site Quality Manager / Plant Manager
Location: Oman
Industry: Renewable Energy 

Role Summary:

To serves as the on-site quality inspector at our wind tower fabrication plant. You will be responsible for in-process and final quality control of steel tower sections, covering Black Tower and White Tower production. This role requires hands-on NDT execution, coating inspection, paint damage repair knowledge, and root cause analysis of defects. You will act as the primary quality interface between production, clients, and third-party inspectors (if applicable) during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance for Steel Tower Sections

· Oversee and enforce quality standards throughout the fabrication of steel wind towers, including cutting, beveling, plate rolling, fit-up, welding, flange assembly, and final dimensional alignment.

· Conduct stage-wise inspections against project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.

· Verify welder qualifications, WPS/PQR compliance, and welding consumable traceability.

· Ensure dimensional accuracy of shell cans, flanges, and internal/external attachments using appropriate gauges and alignment tools.

2. NDT & Hands-On Inspection

· Perform and interpret Non-Destructive Testing methods

· Utilize inspection equipment: UT thickness gauges, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, flange flatness measuring tools, and weld gauges.

· Monitor and audit NDT subcontractors when required.

3. Coating, Paint Damage Repair & Root Cause Analysis

· Inspect surface preparation and coating application

· Practical knowledge of repairing paint/coating damage

· Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for weld defects, coating failures, delamination, and corrosion issues using 8D, fishbone, or 5-Why methodologies.

4. Documentation, Supervision & Client Interface

· Maintain full quality traceability: material test certificates, NDT reports, coating logs, NCRs, concession requests, and final inspection dossiers.

· Represent the company during client and third-party FAT inspections, ensuring all punch-list items are closed out prior to shipment.

· Prepare weekly quality performance reports highlighting defect trends, rejection rates, and improvement actions.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience 5+ years of QC/QA experience in wind tower steel fabrication or heavy structural steel manufacturing.
  • NDT Certification Level II or equivalent in UT, MT, and PT – mandatory.
  • Education Diploma or above in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field.
  • Process Knowledge Deep understanding of full steel tower production cycle: plate rolling, submerged arc welding, flange machining/assembly, corrosion protection systems.
  • Inspection Tools Proficient in using UT gauges, coating thickness gauges, pull-off adhesion testers, holiday detectors, calipers, micrometers, and flange alignment jigs.
  • RCA & Problem-Solving Strong analytical skills with proven track record of leading defect investigations and CAPA implementation.
  • Languages English – workable (written and spoken). Chinese language is a plus.
  • Brief exposure to hybrid tower (concrete-steel combination) concepts is an added value.
  • Soft Skills Strong communication, supervision, and client-facing skills. Ability to work under pressure and make quick, sound quality decisions on the shop floor.

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