Technical Coordinator - Vendor Inspection

TUV Rheinland Middle East LLC; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TUV Rheinland Middle East LLC invites an experienced Technical Coordinator – Vendor Inspection to oversee inspection activities for Oil & Gas / Engineering projects. You will coordinate inspection schedules, review documentation, and ensure adherence to ITPs and client requirements.

The role requires a CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification, a mechanical engineering background, and at least five years in vendor inspection/QA-QC.

Qualifications

• Engineering Diploma or Bachelor’s degree required.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years in vendor inspection / QA-QC / Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection, fabrication, NDT, material inspection and quality documentation.
• Experience with ITPs, inspection procedures, MDRs, NCRs and vendor quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor vendor inspection activities per approved ITPs, specs and project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors, third‑party inspectors, clients and project teams for schedules and requirements.
• Review inspection notifications, requests, reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Monitor inspection progress and ensure completion within project schedules.
• Coordinate welding, fabrication, material, dimensional, NDT and testing inspections.
• Review inspection reports, certificates, test reports and quality documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Track inspection status, pending actions, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, client specs and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate with inspectors holding CSWIP 3.1 and other certifications.
• Prepare and maintain inspection trackers, vendor inspection records and quality documentation.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering, QA/QC, vendors and clients to resolve inspection issues.
• Support project teams in timely completion of vendor documentation and inspection activities.

Skills

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

Vendor inspection coordination

NDT inspection

Documentation control

ASME/API knowledge

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification

Tools

Inspection documentation software

ITPs / MDRs / NCRs handling

Job description

Job Title

Technical Coordinator Vendor Inspection CSWIP 3.1

Location

Gulf Region

Industry

Oil Gas Engineering Inspection

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

5 Years

Qualification

Engineering Diploma / Bachelor's Degree

Certification

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Technical Coordinator – Vendor Inspection to coordinate vendor inspection activities, inspection schedules, documentation, and technical requirements for Oil & Gas / Engineering projects. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in vendor inspection coordination, quality control, welding inspection, inspection documentation, and coordination with clients, vendors, inspectors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor vendor inspection activities as per approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors, third-party inspectors, clients, and project teams for inspection schedules and requirements.
• Review inspection notifications, inspection requests, reports, and supporting technical documentation.
• Monitor inspection progress and ensure inspections are completed within project schedules.
• Coordinate welding, fabrication, material, dimensional, NDT, and testing inspections.
• Review inspection reports, certificates, test reports, and quality documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Track inspection status, pending actions, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and project quality requirements.
• Coordinate with inspectors holding relevant certifications, including CSWIP 3.1.
• Prepare and maintain inspection trackers, vendor inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Liaise with procurement, engineering, QA/QC, vendors, and clients to resolve inspection-related issues.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely completion of vendor documentation and inspection activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification is mandatory/preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in vendor inspection / QA-QC / Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection, fabrication, NDT, material inspection, and quality documentation.
• Experience working with ITPs, inspection procedures, MDRs, NCRs, and vendor quality documentation.
• Good understanding of international codes and standards such as ASME, AWS, API, and relevant ISO standards.
• Strong coordination, communication, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Gulf / Middle East project experience will be an advantage.
• Candidates available for immediate deployment will be preferred.