Mechanical QA/QC

g2 Recruitment; Wien; On-site; EUR 111,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

The g2 Recruitment–Vienna hydrogen facility project seeks an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Supervisor to oversee all mechanical quality activities during construction on-site in Vienna, Austria. The role focuses on piping systems, welding, mechanical installation, inspections, and documentation compliance.

You will supervise construction quality, coordinate with contractors, review welding docs and NDT reports, and ensure adherence to project ITPs and international standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical QA/QC on large industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping installation, welding activities, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Experience with QA/QC documentation and turnover dossiers.
• Ability to work in a multicultural project environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor mechanical construction quality activities on site.
• Oversee piping installation, fabrication, and welding works performed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review welding documentation, WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, and NDT reports.
• Coordinate mechanical inspections and witness testing activities.
• Conduct quality audits, site inspections, and punch-list management.
• Ensure mechanical completion dossiers and quality records are maintained.
• Interface with construction management, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Identify and report non-conformances, drive corrective/preventive actions to close-out.
• Support turnover and handover activities to commissioning and operations teams.

Skills

Fluent English

German language knowledge (advantage)

Job description

Location: Vienna, Austria

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 9 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Sector: Hydrogen / Industrial Gases / Energy Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Supervisor to join a major hydrogen facility construction project in Vienna, Austria. Working as part of the site delivery team, you will be responsible for overseeing all mechanical quality activities during the construction phase, with a particular focus on piping systems, welding activities, mechanical installation, inspections, and documentation compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile energy transition project, ensuring that all mechanical works are delivered safely and in accordance with project specifications, international standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor mechanical construction quality activities on site.
• Oversee piping installation, fabrication, and welding works performed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and applicable codes and standards.
• Review and verify welding documentation, WPSs, PQRs, welder qualifications, and NDT reports.
• Coordinate mechanical inspections and witness testing activities.
• Conduct quality audits, site inspections, and punch-list management.
• Ensure all mechanical completion dossiers and quality records are accurately maintained.
• Interface with construction management, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Identify and report non-conformances, driving corrective and preventative actions through to close-out.
• Support turnover and handover activities to commissioning and operations teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical QA/QC Supervisor, Mechanical Inspector, or Mechanical Quality Engineer on large industrial construction projects.
• Strong experience supervising piping installation, welding activities, and mechanical equipment installation.
• Previous experience on hydrogen, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, power generation, industrial gas, or process plant projects.
• Good understanding of: ASME standards; EN standards; Welding procedures and qualifications; NDT methods; Pressure testing and mechanical completion processes.
• Experience reviewing QA/QC documentation packages and turnover dossiers.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural project environment.
• Fluent English required. German language skills would be advantageous.

Preferred Experience

• Hydrogen production facilities
• Electrolyser projects
• Industrial gas plants
• Process piping systems
• EPC construction projects
• Mechanical completion and commissioning support

Contract Details

• 9-month freelance assignment
• Competitive day rate
• Vienna, Austria
• Immediate mobilisation preferred
• Potential extension depending on project requirements