Pressure Shaft Inspector — QA/QC & Field Assurance

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) is seeking an Inspector – Pressure Shaft in Metro Manila to oversee inspection, monitoring, and quality assurance for pressure shaft works in a major hydropower project. You will ensure excavation, rock support, lining, and welding activities meet drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will coordinate with Resident Engineer, QA/QC teams, and contractors, identify deficiencies, verify workmanship, and document quality records to maintain structural integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mining, Geological Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferably Registered Civil Engineer in the Philippines).
• QA/QC training or certification.
• Underground construction safety training is an advantage.
• Welding inspection or NDT certification is an advantage.
• Experience in pressure shaft, tunneling, or hydropower projects preferred.
• 8+ years in civil construction/underground works or hydropower projects.
• Experience inspecting excavation, rock support, and lining works.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressure shaft excavation, drilling, blasting, and rock profiling.
• Monitor rock bolts, rock anchors, shotcrete, and ground support systems.
• Verify shaft alignment, dimensions, and excavation profiles against drawings.
• Inspect concrete and steel lining installation and welding.
• Review ITPs, method statements, and QC procedures.
• Witness weld inspections and NDT (UT/RT/MT/PT) as applicable.
• Prepare inspection reports and NCRs; coordinate with engineers and contractors.
• Monitor QA/QC compliance and safety on site.

Skills

QA/QC awareness

NDT coordination

Welding inspection

Underground construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mining/Geological Eng or related

Tools

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

Job description

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) is seeking an Inspector – Pressure Shaft in Metro Manila to oversee inspection, monitoring, and quality assurance for pressure shaft works in a major hydropower project. You will ensure excavation, rock support, lining, and welding activities meet drawings, specs, and safety standards.

You will coordinate with Resident Engineer, QA/QC teams, and contractors, identify deficiencies, verify workmanship, and document quality records to maintain structural integrity and