Mechanical Inspector Piping Welding NDT

The Mechanical Inspector (Piping / Welding / NDT) is responsible for inspecting mechanical and piping works, verifying welding quality, and ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards. The role includes conducting or coordinating NDT activities, identifying defects, and maintaining inspection documentation to ensure the quality and integrity of industrial installations.

• Inspect piping and mechanical installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Conduct welding inspections before, during, and after welding, including joint preparation, fit-up, weld quality, and visual examination.
• Perform or oversee NDT activities using Radiographic Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT), within the scope of certification.
• Verify piping materials, fittings, joints, and installation workmanship against project specifications.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection procedures, and relevant quality documents.
• Verify NDT reports and ensure inspection results meet applicable codes and acceptance criteria.
• Identify defects, deviations, and non-conformities, and coordinate corrective actions with the site team.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, checklists, and test reports.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, welding reports, NDT documentation, and quality records.
• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with project quality procedures and applicable safety requirements.

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical, piping, welding inspection, and NDT activities.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, and UT.
• Valid welding inspection certification: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Strong knowledge of piping inspection, welding procedures, NDT methods, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, piping specifications, welding documents, and inspection reports.
• Experience in QA/QC documentation, non‑conformance reporting, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Good communication, technical reporting, and site coordination skills.