QC Inspector – Offshore Structure

Orbit International Survey Services LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a QC Inspector Offshore Structure to join their team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in offshore structural fabrication inspections and have valid CSWIP and BGAS certifications. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and preparing quality documentation. Candidates with Aramco project experience preferred. Immediate mobilization is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in QC inspection for offshore structural fabrication or offshore construction.
• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or CSWIP 3.2 certification.
• Valid BGAS certification (or equivalent coating/painting certification).
• Strong knowledge of offshore structural codes (AWS D1.1 API ASME ISO).
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong understanding of offshore HSE requirements.
• UAE Drivers License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of offshore structural fabrication assembly and installation.
• Review and verify welding procedures and ensure welders are qualified.
• Perform visual welding inspection and dimensional checks.
• Inspect materials, consumables, and equipment for compliance.
• Monitor structural fabrication processes.
• Carry out coating and painting inspections.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspection approvals.
• Ensure implementation of project-specific ITPs and QCPs.
• Support offshore site audits and surveillance activities.
• Verify material traceability and welding traceability.
• Participate in punch listing and final acceptance inspections.

Job description

Overview

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East North America and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety quality and environmental stewardship Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil gas marine and renewable energy sectors.

Role Overview: Orbit ISS is seeking an experienced QC Inspector Offshore Structure to join our team for ongoing offshore projects. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in structural inspection welding quality control coating inspection and offshore fabrication standards. Candidates with Aramco project experience and the ability for immediate mobilization will be given priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection of offshore structural fabrication assembly and installation activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications international standards and client requirements.


• Review and verify welding procedures (WPS PQR WPQ) and ensure welders are qualified as per project standards.


• Perform visual welding inspection and dimensional checks on fabricated structures.


• Inspect materials consumables and equipment to ensure compliance with approved quality plans and project requirements.


• Monitor structural fabrication processes including fit-up alignment cutting beveling and final weld inspection.


• Carry out coating and painting inspections as per BGAS/Aramco standards including surface preparation environmental checks DFT measurements and final acceptance.


• Prepare and maintain inspection reports checklists NCRs and other quality documentation.


• Coordinate with QA/QC teams construction supervisors and client representatives for inspection approvals.


• Ensure proper implementation of project-specific ITPs QCPs and method statements.


• Support offshore site audits surveillance activities and ensure all work is performed according to HSE standards.


• Verify material traceability heat numbers MTCs and welding traceability throughout fabrication and installation.


• Participate in punch listing mechanical completion checks and final acceptance inspections.


• Ensure all inspections are documented logged and submitted to the client in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in QC inspection for offshore structural fabrication or offshore construction.


• Valid CSWIP 3.1 or CSWIP 3.2 certification.


• Valid BGAS certification (or equivalent coating/painting certification).


• Aramco project experience is highly preferred.


• Strong knowledge of offshore structural codes (AWS D1.1 API ASME ISO).


• Ability to mobilize immediately.


• Excellent communication and reporting skills.


• Strong understanding of offshore HSE requirements.


• UAE Drivers License is mandatory.