Piping Inspector - Power Plant

TRACTEBEL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Piping Inspector for a Power Plant project. You will inspect piping fabrication, erection, installation, testing and reinstatement to ensure compliance with isometrics, P&IDs, material specs and project quality requirements.

The role requires Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of piping inspection experience across power, oil and gas or petrochemical projects, with strong ASME B31.1/B31.3 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of piping inspection experience in relevant industries.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piping fabrication, erection, installation, testing and reinstatement.
• Verify materials, pipe schedules, fittings, valves, gaskets against specs.
• Check routing, line numbers, orientation, supports and expansion arrangements.
• Inspect pipe fit-up, welding, flange alignment, bolt tightening, tolerances.
• Coordinate with welding inspectors and NDT for weld inspections.
• Witness pressure testing, hydrostatic and pneumatic tests, flushing, cleaning.
• Review test packs, test boundaries, instruments, test certificates, turnover records.
• Inspect piping connections to turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers/HRSGs, tanks, equipment.
• Raise NCRs and coordinate corrective actions with construction/QA/QC.
• Verify completion, punch lists and turnover dossiers before handover.

Skills

ASME knowledge B31.1/B31.3

Piping inspection coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Piping Inspector - Power Plant

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Inspect piping fabrication, erection, installation, testing, and reinstatement activities to ensure compliance with approved piping isometrics, P&IDs, material specifications, applicable codes, and project quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect fabrication and installation of process, utility, cooling water, fuel gas, compressed air, firewater, chemical dosing, and other piping systems.
• Verify piping materials, pipe schedules, fittings, flanges, valves, gaskets, bolting, and material identification against approved specifications.
• Check piping routing, line numbers, orientation, slopes, elevations, supports, guides, anchors, and expansion arrangements against approved drawings.
• Inspect pipe fit-up, joint preparation, welding, flange alignment, bolt tightening, and installation tolerances.
• Verify compliance with approved P&IDs, piping isometrics, line lists, and piping support drawings.
• Coordinate with welding inspectors and NDT personnel for weld inspections and examination requirements.
• Witness pressure testing, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, flushing, chemical cleaning, and other prescribed activities.
• Verify test packs, pressure test boundaries, calibrated instruments, test certificates, and reinstatement records.
• Inspect piping connections to turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers/HRSGs, tanks, and other equipment.
• Check piping cleanliness, temporary strainers, blinds, gaskets, and removal of temporary test arrangements.
• Raise NCRs and coordinate corrective actions with construction and QA/QC teams.
• Verify piping completion, punch lists, test records, and turnover dossiers before system handover.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of piping inspection experience in power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, applicable material standards, and project specifications.
• Experience in piping fabrication, erection, welding inspection interfaces, pressure testing, and reinstatement.
• Familiarity with piping isometrics, P&IDs, line lists, test packs, and mechanical completion systems.