QC Inspector -Mechanical

QC Inspector - Mechanical (Abu Dhabi)

• Conduct quality inspections, surveillance activities, and witnessing inspection, testing, erection, and installation processes at construction sites, fabrication facilities, and vendor locations in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, and applicable international standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements for Mechanical, Welding, Painting, Coating, and NDT disciplines; identify non‑conformities, review quality documentation, and support the successful execution of project quality objectives.
• Conduct inspections and witness testing for activities performed by EPC contractors and manufacturers in accordance with approved ITPs and project requirements.
• Review, verify, and endorse inspection and testing records for compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Monitor the performance of contractor and manufacturer QC personnel and report any quality concerns.
• Attend and represent the client in QA/QC meetings with contractors at site and yard.
• Perform material receiving inspections and verify compliance with project specifications and approved documentation.
• Witness and inspect fabrication, manufacturing, testing, and material verification activities based on equipment criticality and approved inspection requirements.
• Conduct inspections of welding activities, including:
  • Review and comment on field weld procedures
  • Review/witness welding qualification, welder/welding operator qualification tests
  • Fit‑up and welding activities
  • Welding consumables and electrode storage
  • Electrode baking and holding records
• Conduct inspections of painting/coating activities, including:
  • Coating material verification
  • Surface preparation
  • Application processes
  • Calibration of testing and inspection equipment
  • Review and comment on field NDE procedures
  • Witness NDT activities and review/endorse NDT results (including RT film interpretation and related documentation) to ensure compliance with applicable requirements
• Review pressure vessels, heat exchangers receipt, installation, and internal installation.
• Piping fabrication, installation, and testing; construction of pipelines and tanks.
• Rotating/reciprocating equipment receipt, installation, including pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Participate in site completion walk‑downs and punch‑list clearance.
• Report discrepancies, deviations, and quality concerns to the Quality Team in a timely manner.
• Identify, report, and follow up on Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions until satisfactory closure.
• Review and verify quality records, including but not limited to:
  • Material Test Certificates (MTCs)
  • Visual and Dimensional Inspection Reports
  • NDT Reports
  • Performance Test Records
  • Hydrostatic Test Records
  • Inspection Release Notes
  • Other project quality documentation
• Ensure all inspections and tests and all related quality records required by project specifications, statutory regulations, and quality standards are completed and properly documented.

• Minimum two- or three‑year Technical Diploma or Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Welding or related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant QA/QC inspection experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Relevant discipline‑specific certification such as:
  • CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
  • BGAS Grade III Coating Inspector
  • NACE Coating Inspector Level I (or higher)
  • ASNT Level II NDT Certification or ISO 9712
  • Other relevant Mechanical certifications
• Experience in construction sites, fabrication yards, manufacturing facilities, and vendor source inspections.
• Previous ADNOC project experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid UAE Driving Licence is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards, inspection procedures, and QA/QC documentation requirements.
• Good communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and quality records.

Frequent travel to project sites, fabrication facilities and vendor locations within the UAE as required.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid vacation and leave benefits.
• A safe and inclusive workplace that values teamwork, innovation, and professional excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement? No problem – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Work Area:
  Industrial Plants, Energy & Environmental Technology
• Country/Region:
  United Arab Emirates
• Job Location:
  
  Abu Dhabi
• Working Model:
  Onsite
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time / temporary
• Company: TÜV SÜD Middle East LLC
• Org Unit Code: BM
• Requisition
• Duration in months (if limited contract): 24 months