Senior Mechanical Inspector - Piping, Welding & NDT

Astron Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astron Group is seeking a Mechanical Inspector (Piping / Welding / NDT) in Abu Dhabi to verify mechanical/piping work against drawings, specs, codes, and quality standards. You will coordinate NDT activities, review ITPs, welding procedures, and reports, and ensure non-conformities are addressed on site with QA/QC teams.

Candidates should hold ASNT Level II RT/MT/PT/UT, CSWIP 3.1 or CWI, a Mechanical Engineering credential, and 8–10 years of relevant experience; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Requires 8–10 years of experience in mechanical, piping, welding inspection and NDT activities.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT and UT is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piping and mechanical installation activities for compliance with 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 RT, MT, PT, and UT within certification scope.
• Verify piping materials, fittings, joints, and installation workmanship against project specs.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection procedures, and quality documents.
• Verify NDT reports and ensure inspection results meet applicable codes and acceptance criteria.
• Identify defects and non-conformities, coordinate corrective actions with site team.
• Review 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 safety requirements.

Skills

QA/QC documentation

Non-conformance reporting

Site coordination

Communication

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASNT Level II (RT)

ASNT Level II (MT)

ASNT Level II (PT)

ASNT Level II (UT)

CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI

Job description

Astron Group is seeking a Mechanical Inspector (Piping / Welding / NDT) in Abu Dhabi to verify mechanical/piping work against drawings, specs, codes, and quality standards. You will coordinate NDT activities, review ITPs, welding procedures, and reports, and ensure non-conformities are addressed on site with QA/QC teams.

Candidates should hold ASNT Level II RT/MT/PT/UT, CSWIP 3.1 or CWI, a Mechanical Engineering credential, and 8–10 years of relevant experience; strong communication and