Inspector, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Quality Engineering

Job Title: INSPECTOR I - QUALITY (WELDING, PIPING & NDE)

Work Location: MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting fabrication, installation, erection and testing processes of process piping, steel structures, tanks, vessels and metallic items.
• Review of WPS, PQR and weld maps.
• Witness Welder Qualifications. Ensure that material/welding consumables are stored and handled correctly, when required material traceability is maintained and correct material used.
• Ensure a system of welding consumable control is implemented.
• Ensure welding machines/baking ovens/quivers are in serviceable condition and where required is within the valid calibration period.
• Timely inspection during fabrication and construction.
• Check for the qualification of the welding personnel and the kind of materials being used for the process.
• Carry out inspection of work in progress including checking if the right procedure is followed for the welding process.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks.
• Monitor welding process parameters for compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
• Perform in process (before/during/after) and final visual inspections.
• Prepare/Review Inspection reports (Fit-up, Final Visual).
• Monitor performance of contractors, ensure personnel are qualified and competent to perform allocated tasks, have valid certification, where required, for the welding techniques in use.
• Review test reports including PWHT chart/records for process output compliance with requirements.
• Prepare/review daily welding reports.
• Ensure that all non‑destructive testing is performed in accordance with approved procedures by qualified and certified personnel.
• Verify validity of NDE Technician’s certification for NDE method to be employed.
• Verify calibration status, suitability and serviceability of equipment and consumables to be used.
• Coordinate NDE activities between subcontractor, contractor and within Petrofac.
• Monitor, supervise and assist NDE subcontractors to achieve quality standards.
• Witness performance of non‑destructive testing and verify compliance with approved procedure.
• Interpret NDE results for acceptability to specification and code requirements.
• Review NDE reports and radiographs for compliance with procedure and code.
• Ensure ambient conditions are acceptable for required process output, including darkroom facilities.
• Ensure that materials, films, chemicals, etc. are stored and handled correctly.
• Review NDE procedures for suitability, compliance to specifications and code requirements.
• Maintain status of NDE performed, accepted/rejected and outstanding.
• Assist in the coordination of NDE activities.
• Monitor and report compliance with P & , Isometric drawings, codes, standards and procedures, all fabrication, installation, erection and testing processes of process piping.
• Ensure piping installation and test procedure(s) are followed.
• Ensure installation of piping is in compliance with isometric drawings and code requirements with respect to material, alignment, supports, valve type, valve orientation, heat trace, insulation, marking, tapings, take‑offs.
• Verify proper size and schedule of pipe, rating of flange face and fittings.
• Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper protection of piping and fittings.
• Ensure adequate valve access for operability and maintenance.
• Ensure operation of flange management system to include correct flange class, flange type, alignment, gasket, orifice plate, bolts, washers, nuts, bolt torque, use of insulation kit.
• Responsible for quality control & inspection of piping fabrication activities.
• Line checking and clearing the punch items before the pressure test on completed pipelines.
• Checking the piping materials as per codes and process standard specifications. Inspection of shop fabrication of piping spools and supports.
• Visual inspection of plant piping and preparing Punch list after installation.
• Perform inspection on erection and installation of prefabricated pipe lines. Checking of Material take‑off list. Review pressure test packages as per P&, Isometric drawings, test limit drawings and all related documents and witnessing pressure/leak testing.
• Line check prior to…