Senior QC Inspector (Mechanical)

TUV SUD Middle East LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TUV SUD Middle East LLC is seeking a QA/QC Inspector in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising inspection activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and conducting inspections for various construction and manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience and should be certified in welding and NDT inspection. Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret engineering documents are essential for this position.

The job requires frequent travel to project sites within the UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of QA/QC inspection experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Relevant certifications like CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector and ISO 9712.
• Experience with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage QC Inspectors and inspection personnel.
• Conduct inspections and witness testing according to requirements.
• Prepare and submit concise Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspection Reports.

Skills

Quality management

Inspection procedures

Stakeholder management

Welding inspection

NDT techniques

Education

Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Welding or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report directly to COMPANY Quality Teams and act as the focal point for assigned inspection activities.
• Supervise and manage QC Inspectors and inspection personnel as directed by COMPANY Quality Representatives.
• Review and implement Quality Management System (QMS) Procedures, Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Method Statements.
• Conduct inspections and witness testing for activities performed by EPC Contractors and Manufacturers in accordance with approved ITPs and project requirements.
• Review, verify and endorse inspection and testing records for compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Monitor the performance of Contractor and Manufacturer QC personnel and report any quality concerns.
• Attend and represent the client in QA/QC meetings with contractors at site and yard.
• Perform material receiving inspections and verify compliance with project specifications and approved documentation.
• Witness and inspect fabrication, manufacturing, testing and material verification activities based on equipment criticality and approved inspection requirements.
• Conduct inspections of welding activities:
• Review and comment on field weld procedures.
• Review witness welding qualification and welders/welding operator qualifications tests.
• Fit‑up and welding activities.
• Welding consumables and electrode storage.
• Electrode baking and holding records.
• Conduct inspections of painting/coating activities:
• Coating material verification.
• Surface preparation.
• Application processes.
• Calibration of testing and inspection equipment.
• Review and comment on field NDE procedures; witness NDT activities and review/endorse NDT results including RT films interpretation and related documentation.
• Perform inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping fabrication, installation and testing, construction of pipelines and tanks, and rotating/reciprocating equipment installations.
• Participate in site completion walk‑downs and punch list clearance; report discrepancies, deviations and quality concerns to the Quality Team in a timely manner.
• Identify, report and follow up on Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective preventive actions until satisfactory closure.
• Prepare and submit concise Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspection Reports.
• Provide technical guidance and support to inspection personnel to ensure consistent application of quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Review and verify quality records including, but not limited to, Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Visual and Dimensional Inspection Reports, NDT Reports, Performance Test Records, Hydrostatic Test Records, Inspection Release Notes, and other project quality documentation.
• Ensure all inspections and tests and all related quality records required by project specifications, statutory regulations and quality standards are completed and properly documented.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Welding or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant QA/QC inspection experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Relevant discipline‑specific certification such as:
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector.
• BGAS Grade II Coating Inspector.
• NACE Coating Inspector Level I (or higher).
• ASNT Level II NDT Certification or ISO 9712.
• Other relevant Mechanical certifications.
• Experience in construction sites, fabrication yards, manufacturing facilities and vendor source inspections.
• Previous ADNOC project experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid UAE Driving License is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards, inspection procedures and QA/QC documentation requirements.
• Good communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and quality records.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to project sites, fabrication facilities and vendor locations within the UAE as required.