QC Inspector

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Ajman; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the oil and gas sector is seeking a QC Inspector specializing in mechanical, welding, and coating activities for projects in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering, along with 10 years of experience, including certifications in welding and coating inspections. Key responsibilities include performing inspections, ensuring quality standards, and preparing detailed reports. Strong English communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in welding, painting, and quality control.
• 5 years on offshore/onshore oil and gas projects.
• Strong computer literacy and excellent English skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and monitor welding consumables.
• Ensure calibration status of inspection equipment.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports.

Skills

Welding inspection

Quality control

NDT inspection

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

NDT certification

AWS certification

BGAS / NACE certification

Job description

QC Inspector - Mechanical / Welding / Coating

Location: UAE

Contract: Permanent / Full-time

Immediate joiners will be prioritised

Role Purpose

Ensure high-quality inspection and control of mechanical, welding, and coating activities for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects. Oversee NDT, welding, and coating inspections, and maintain compliance with project specifications and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering or equivalent
• Certified in TWI (CSWIP 3.1) or AWS (CWI) for welding inspection
• BGAS / NACE Level II certification for coating inspections
• PCN or ASNT certification preferred for RT and UT NDT inspections
• Minimum 10 years' experience in welding, painting, and quality control for oil and gas projects, including 5 years on offshore / onshore projects
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and welding of topsides, jackets, and piping
• Experience in inspection of exotic materials (e.g., Inconel, SDSS, Cladding)
• Pipeline welding inspection experience required for pipeline-focused roles
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, AWS, API, DNV, BS, ISO)
• Strong computer literacy and excellent written and spoken English, including technical reporting and QA / QC documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and monitor welding consumables and processes
• Witness procedure qualifications, welder qualifications, and performance tests
• Ensure calibration status of inspection, measuring, and test equipment
• Monitor, inspect, and approve welding and NDT works, including PWHT
• Review and approve radiographs and NDT reports; sign weld and NDT logs
• Perform dimensional control checks and review hydro-testing packages and punch-list activities
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, including daily, weekly, and monthly summaries
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with project procedures and quality requirements