Sr. Inspector - Quality

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Inspector I - Quality (Piping, Welding & Coating) for the Fabn Yard in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on monitoring fabrication, installation, and testing of process piping, structures and coatings, with emphasis on compliance to WPS/PQR, weld maps and PWHT records.

Responsibilities include witnessing welder qualifications, preparing inspection reports, and ensuring materials and equipment meet project standards and calibration schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection of welding, piping and coating activities.
• Knowledge of WPS/PQR and weld maps.
• Ability to witness welder qualifications and review test reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fabrication, installation, erection and testing of process piping and related structures.
• Review WPS, PQR, weld maps and PWHT charts/records for compliance.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections and maintain inspection reports.
• Ensure proper material storage, traceability and calibration of equipment.
• Verify correct flange, valve and insulation requirements and line clearances.

Skills

Welding Inspection

Piping Inspection

Coating Quality

WPS/PQR Review

Visual & Dimensional

Equipment Calibration

Job description

Senior Inspector I - Quality (Piping, Welding & Coating) - Fabn Yard

Key Responsibilities

Welding

• Monitoring and reporting fabrication, installation, erection and testing processes of process piping, steel structures, tanks, vessels and metallic items.
• Review of WPS, PQR and weld maps.
• Witness Welder Qualifications.
• Ensure that material/welding consumables are stored and handled correctly, when required material traceability is maintained and correct material used.
• Ensure a system of welding consumable control is implemented.
• Ensure welding machines/baking ovens/quivers are in serviceable condition and, where required, within the valid calibration period.
• Timely inspection during fabrication and construction.
• Check for the qualification of the welding personnel and the kind of materials being used for the process.
• Carry out inspection of work in progress including checking if the right procedure is followed for the welding process.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks.
• Monitor welding process parameters for compliance with approved procedures and project specifications.
• Perform in process (before/during/after) and final visual inspections.
• Prepare/Review Inspection reports (Fit-up, Final Visual).
• Monitor performance of contractors, ensure personnel are qualified and competent to perform allocated tasks, have valid certification, where required, for the welding techniques in use.
• Review test reports including PWHT chart/records for process output compliance with requirements.
• Prepare/review daily welding reports.

Piping

• Monitor and report compliance with P & IDs, Isometric drawings, codes, standards and procedures; all fabrication, installation, erection and testing processes of process piping.
• Ensure piping installation and test procedure(s) are followed.
• Ensure installation of piping is in compliance with isometric drawings and code requirements with respect to material, alignment, supports, valve type, valve orientation, heat trace, insulation, marking, tapings and take offs.
• Verify proper size and schedule of pipe, rating of flange face and fittings.
• Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper protection of piping and fittings.
• Ensure adequate valve access for operability and maintenance.
• Ensure operation of flange management system to include correct flange class, flange type, alignment, gasket, orifice plate, bolts, washers, nuts, bolt torque and use of insulation kit.
• Responsible for quality control & inspection of piping fabrication activities.
• Line checking and clearing the punch items before the pressure test on completed pipelines.
• Check the piping materials as per codes and process standard specifications.
• Inspection of shop fabrication of piping spools and supports.
• Visual inspection of plant piping and preparing Punch list after installation.
• Perform inspection on erection and installation of prefabricated pipelines.
• Check of Material take off list.