Senior Hydromechanical Inspector – Pumps & Gates

SMEC Philippines, Inc.; Antipolo; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines, Inc. seeks a seasoned Hydromechanical Inspector to lead site inspections of gates, valves, penstocks and related equipment for critical pumped storage projects.

You will verify installation against drawings, specs and ITPs, ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance, and coordinate with civil, electrical and mechanical teams. The role requires 8+ years in mechanical or hydromechanical inspection, familiarity with welding, NDT, and QA/QC processes, and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• RME license preferred.
• Training in mechanical inspection, hydromechanical works, QA/QC, and construction safety.
• Welding inspection and NDT training an advantage.
• Knowledge of ASME, AWS, ISO and project specs.
• Minimum 8 years in mechanical/hydromechanical inspection or QC.
• Experience in hydropower, pumped storage, dams, water infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Hands-on inspection of gates, valves, penstocks, hoisting equipment, embedded parts, etc.
• Experience in witnessing testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections of hydromechanical installations.
• Verify installation against drawings, specs and method statements.
• Check dimensions, alignment, elevations, tolerances.
• Witness inspections and ITPs.
• Identify deviations and NCRs.
• Review QC records submitted by contractors.
• Monitor welding, fabrication, coatings, and painting.
• Witness NDT, dimensional inspections, and material verification.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and inspectors for NCRs and actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and progress updates.
• Coordinate with engineers and other discipline inspectors.
• Report safety issues and construction risks.

Skills

Inspection

QA/QC

NDT coordination

Welding inspection

Construction safety

Mechanical engineering

Hydromechanical systems

ASME/ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) preferred

Tools

Welding inspection certification

NDT certification/training

Engineering codes (ASME, AWS, ISO)

Job description

SMEC Philippines, Inc. seeks a seasoned Hydromechanical Inspector to lead site inspections of gates, valves, penstocks and related equipment for critical pumped storage projects.

You will verify installation against drawings, specs and ITPs, ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance, and coordinate with civil, electrical and mechanical teams. The role requires 8+ years in mechanical or hydromechanical inspection, familiarity with welding, NDT, and QA/QC processes, and hands-on experience with