Senior Hydromechanical Inspector for Major Infrastructure

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

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) seeks an experienced Mechanical Inspector to conduct site inspections of hydromechanical works for pumped storage and dam projects. You will verify installations meet drawings, specs and ITPs, while coordinating with QA/QC and other discipline teams.

The role covers gates, valves, penstocks, and related components, with a focus on quality, safety, and commissioning readiness across complex civil-mechanical interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Professional license as a Registered Mechanical Engineer preferred.
• Training in Mechanical Inspection, Hydromechanical Works, QA/QC, and Construction Safety.
• Certification or training in welding inspection and NDT is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, ISO, and project-specific specs.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in mechanical or hydromechanical inspection.
• Experience in hydropower, pumped storage, dams or heavy industrial projects preferred.
• Hands-on inspection and installation of gates, valves, hoisting equipment, embedded parts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections of hydromechanical installations (gates, valves, penstocks, embedded parts, steel structures).
• Verify installation works against drawings, technical specs, and method statements.
• Check dimensions, alignment, elevations, clearances, and tolerances of installed equipment.
• Witness inspection activities and ensure compliance with ITPs.
• Identify and report deviations, defects, and non-conforming works.
• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel and other discipline inspectors on non-conformances.
• Monitor welding, fabrication, and surface treatment activities.
• Witness NDT, dimensional inspections, and material verifications.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and progress updates.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and mechanical teams for interfaces.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

NDT coordination

Welding inspection

Pre-commissioning testing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional license: RME

Tools

NDT techniques

Inspection protocols

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) seeks an experienced Mechanical Inspector to conduct site inspections of hydromechanical works for pumped storage and dam projects. You will verify installations meet drawings, specs and ITPs, while coordinating with QA/QC and other discipline teams.

The role covers gates, valves, penstocks, and related components, with a focus on quality, safety, and commissioning readiness across complex civil-mechanical interfaces.