Glass-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) Inspector

Duruper; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duruper in Abu Dhabi seeks a GRE Inspector to verify the quality of GRE, GRP and HDPE piping systems on industrial projects. You will inspect materials, installation activities, joints, testing, and workmanship against drawings, project specs and quality standards.

The role requires interpreting technical drawings, performing inspections and maintaining comprehensive quality documentation, reports, and logs, while coordinating with construction teams and client representatives to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in GRE, GRP, and/or HDPE piping.
• Knowledge of composite and thermoplastic piping materials and joining techniques.
• Ability to interpret piping drawings, project specs, method statements, and ITPs.
• Knowledge of material inspection, jointing procedures, pressure testing, and quality documentation.
• Ability to identify installation defects and manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Good communication, reporting, and site coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect GRE, GRP, and HDPE pipes and fittings for compliance.
• Verify material identification, dimensions, certificates, and traceability.
• Inspect piping installation, alignment, supports, handling, storage, and joint preparation.
• Monitor joining activities and approved procedures.
• Verify jointing parameters and curing requirements.
• Witness pressure tests and leak tests.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, ITPs, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives.
• Ensure site safety procedures compliance.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

Site coordination

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Glass-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) Inspector is responsible for inspecting and verifying the quality of GRE (Glass-Reinforced Epoxy), GRP (Glass-Reinforced Plastic), and HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) materials and piping systems in industrial projects. The role involves checking materials, installation activities, joints, testing, and workmanship to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect GRE, GRP, and HDPE pipes, fittings, and related materials to verify compliance with approved specifications and project requirements.

• Verify material identification, dimensions, condition, certificates, and traceability.

• Inspect piping installation, alignment, supports, handling, storage, and joint preparation.

• Monitor joining activities, including adhesive bonding, lamination, butt fusion, or electrofusion, as applicable to the material and approved procedures.

• Verify jointing parameters, workmanship, and curing requirements according to approved procedures.

• Witness or review applicable pressure tests, leak tests, and other required inspections.

• Ensure installation activities comply with approved drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and manufacturer recommendations.

• Identify defects, material damage, and non-conformities; coordinate corrective actions and verify rectification.

• Maintain inspection reports, material records, jointing logs, test reports, and quality documentation.

• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC personnel, contractors, and client representatives to resolve inspection issues.

• Ensure compliance with project quality requirements and applicable site safety procedures.

Mandatory Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in GRE, GRP, and/or HDPE materials and piping systems.

• Practical knowledge of composite and thermoplastic piping materials, fittings, installation, and joining techniques.

• Ability to interpret piping drawings, project specifications, method statements, and ITPs.

• Knowledge of material inspection, jointing procedures, pressure testing, and quality documentation.

• Ability to identify installation defects and manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.

• Good communication, reporting, and site coordination skills.