Mechanical QC Inspector

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of storage tanks and associated fabrication, erection, repair, and maintenance activities following project specifications and standards.
• Ensure compliance with API 653, API 650, and applicable international codes.
• Conduct fit‑up inspections, dimensional checks, alignment and visual inspections of tank components.
• Monitor and inspect welding activities in line with approved WPS/PQR and procedures.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities – UT, RT, MT, PT, vacuum box testing, etc. – and review reports.
• Inspect hydrostatic testing, leak testing and tank calibration activities.
• Verify material certificates (MTC), traceability and consumable control.
• Ensure proper surface preparation, coating and painting inspections are performed.
• Raise Inspection Requests (IRs) and coordinate with client consultants for approvals.
• Identify non‑conformances (NCRs) and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, inspection reports and records.
• Ensure compliance with ITPs, QA/QC plans and site procedures.
• Coordinate with construction, welding and inspection teams to ensure quality standards are met.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in tank inspection (Oil & Gas / storage tanks preferred).
• Mandatory certification: API 653 (Tank Inspector).
• Strong knowledge of API 653, API 650 and tank inspection procedures.
• Experience in tank erection, repair and maintenance inspection.
• Familiar with welding inspection and NDT coordination.
• Knowledge of hydrotesting, leak testing and tank calibration.
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures, ITPs and inspection documentation.
• Familiar with material traceability and quality control processes.
• Knowledge of coating and painting inspection.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Good English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Ability to work under site conditions.
• Immediate joiners preferred.