Wind Tower Quality Engineer: NDT & Coating Specialist

Airswift; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Tower Quality Inspector/Engineer in Oman to lead on-site QC of wind tower fabrication, covering Black/White Tower production. You will execute NDT, coating inspection, and RCA for defects, interfacing with production, clients, and third-party inspectors during FAT.

The role requires 5+ years in wind tower QC/QA, NDT Level II, and a Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering. Strong communication and hands-on shop-floor decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QC/QA in wind tower steel fabrication or heavy structural steel.
• NDT Certification Level II or equivalent in UT/MT/PT.
• Diploma or higher in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Deep understanding of full steel tower production cycle: plate rolling, submerged arc welding, flange machining/assembly, corrosion protection systems.
• Proficient with UT gauges, coating thickness gauges, pull-off testers, holiday detectors, calipers, micrometers, flange alignment jigs.
• Strong analytical skills with track record of defect investigations and CAPA implementation.
• English—written and spoken; Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality standards across fabrication of steel wind towers, ensuring dimensional accuracy and traceability.
• Perform and audit NDT; supervise subcontractors when required.
• Inspect surface preparation, coating application; lead RCA for weld defects and coating failures.
• Maintain quality documentation; represent company during FAT inspections with clients/inspectors.

Skills

NDT Level II

Welding inspection

Quality control

Root cause analysis

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UT gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Flange alignment jigs

Job description

Airswift seeks a Tower Quality Inspector/Engineer in Oman to lead on-site QC of wind tower fabrication, covering Black/White Tower production. You will execute NDT, coating inspection, and RCA for defects, interfacing with production, clients, and third-party inspectors during FAT.

The role requires 5+ years in wind tower QC/QA, NDT Level II, and a Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering. Strong communication and hands-on shop-floor decision-making are essential.