Piping Inspector

Swan Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global seeks an experienced piping inspector for Qatar projects with on/offshore rotations. The assignment covers 28 days on / 28 days off, with a minimum duration of 1 year. You will oversee inspection, testing, and compliance to project specs and international standards.

The role requires 15+ years in piping inspection within oil & gas, petrochemical, or refineries, CSWIP 3.1/3.2, conventional NDT certs, and fluent English for reporting and coordination.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of piping inspection experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or refinery projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, and relevant piping codes & standards.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2 (Welding Inspector Piping)
• Conventional NDT: RT, UT, MT, PT
• Experience in piping fabrication, erection, and pressure testing.
• Fluent in English with strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and surveillance of piping fabrication, erection, and testing activities.
• Ensure all piping works comply with project specifications, QA/QC procedures, and international standards.
• Monitor welding, fit-up, hydrotesting, painting, and final reinstatement activities.
• Review piping isometrics, material test certificates, and welding records.
• Verify consumables, materials, and equipment conform to specifications.
• Report deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain daily inspection logs, prepare reports, and coordinate with construction/QA-QC teams.

Skills

Piping inspection

QA/QC

English communication

Tools

NDT methods RT UT MT PT

Job description

Location: Qatar (Onshore/Offshore as per project requirements)

Project Duration: Minimum 1 year (extendable based on performance and project needs)

Rotation: 28 days on / 28 days off (or as per project policy)

Key Responsibilities

Conduct inspection and surveillance of piping fabrication, erection, and testing activities.

Ensure all piping works comply with project specifications, QA/QC procedures, and international standards.

Monitor welding, fit-up, hydrotesting, painting, and final reinstatement activities.

Review piping isometrics, material test certificates, and welding records.

Verify that consumables, materials, and equipment conform to specifications.

Report deviations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Maintain daily inspection logs, prepare reports, and coordinate with construction/QA-QC teams.

Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in piping inspection within oil & gas, petrochemical, or refinery projects.

Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, and relevant piping codes & standards.

Mandatory Certifications:

CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 (Welding Inspector Piping)

Certification in Conventional NDT Methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).

Demonstrated experience in piping fabrication, erection, and pressure testing.

Fluent in English with strong reporting and communication skills.

Preferred / Advantageous Certifications

API 570 (Piping Inspector).

PCN/ASNT NDT Certificates (e.g., PAUT, TOFD).

Offshore safety certifications (Valid Offshore Medical, BOSIET/TBOSIET, H2S).