Quality Inspector Structural

Job Description:

The Quality Inspector - Structural will be responsible for carrying out inspection and quality control activities for structural and civil construction works in accordance with approved project drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements, ADNOC requirements, applicable international standards, and project quality procedures.

The role will focus on reinforced concrete, foundations, formwork, reinforcement, embedded items, structural steel erection, grouting and associated structural works
. The position will coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, QA/QC, subcontractors, laboratories, and ADNOC/Client representatives to ensure that all works meet the required quality standards and are accepted without unnecessary delays.

• Review approved IFC drawings, structural specifications, method statements, ITPs, checklists and relevant project quality procedures.
• Identify applicable inspection stages, hold points, witness points and acceptance criteria.
• Verify that the latest approved drawings and documents are available at the work location before commencing inspection.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with project specifications, ADNOC requirements and applicable international standards.

• Conduct inspection of structural and civil works including:
  • Foundations, pile caps and pedestals.
  • Reinforced concrete structures and equipment foundations.
  • Reinforcement installation and fixing.
  • Formwork, shuttering, alignment, levels and dimensions.
  • Embedded plates, anchor bolts, sleeves, inserts and other embedded items.
  • Concrete pouring, placement, vibration, finishing and curing.
  • Structural steel fabrication and erection.
  • Steel columns, beams, pipe racks, platforms, ladders, stairs and handrails.
  • Structural steel alignment, level, plumbness and connection arrangements.
  • Bolted and welded structural connections in coordination with the relevant welding/NDT personnel.
  • Grouting and associated structural activities.

• Verify reinforcement diameter, spacing, lap length, anchorage, development length, cover, supports and cleanliness before concrete placement.
• Check formwork dimensions, line, level, plumbness, stability, cleanliness and release-agent application.
• Verify installation and location of anchor bolts, embedded plates, sleeves, inserts and other items prior to concrete placement.
• Monitor concrete delivery and placement activities against approved procedures.
• Verify concrete temperature, slump, sampling and cube/cylinder testing requirements as applicable.
• Ensure proper vibration, finishing, curing and protection of concrete.
• Coordinate with the approved testing laboratory for required concrete and material testing.
• Review concrete test results and ensure non-conforming results are properly addressed.

• Inspect structural steel erection activities against approved drawings and specifications.
• Verify member identification, orientation, dimensions, alignment, levels and plumbness.
• Inspect bolted connections, bolt grade, installation, tightening and visual condition.
• Verify welding readiness and coordinate with the Welding Inspector/NDT personnel for applicable inspections and testing.
• Check structural steel surfaces, protective coating/fireproofing interfaces and accessibility where applicable.
• Verify that structural steel installation is completed and accepted before release for subsequent activities.

• Prepare and submit WIR/RFI in accordance with approved ITPs and project procedures.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with Construction, subcontractors and ADNOC/Client representatives.
• Attend joint inspections with ADNOC, Consultant, EPC Contractor, Third-Party Inspectors and other relevant parties.
• Record inspection results, comments and observations and ensure timely closure of outstanding items.
• Ensure work is not released beyond applicable inspection hold points without the required approval.

• Identify defective or non-conforming materials, workmanship and construction activities.
• Assist in preparation and issuance of NCRs, Site Observation Reports and Corrective Action Requests as required.
• Coordinate with Construction and subcontractors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct re-inspections after corrective action and verify satisfactory closure.
• Maintain proper traceability of NCRs and corrective actions until final…