QA/QC Inspector (Rotating & Static)

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift, a global manpower provider, is sourcing a QA-QC Inspector (Rotating & Static) for a major Onshore Gas Plant in Qatar. This long-term residential contract is 24 months, with start negotiable and on-site duties, typically 8–10 hours/day, five days/week.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering qualification, CSWIP 3.2 / BGAS2 / NACE Level‑2, API inspector certs an advantage, and 10–15 years’ Oil & Gas QA/QC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent).
• CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI and BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2 certifications are preferred.
• API Inspector Certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with project specs and inspection documentation.
• Implement QA/QC procedures on construction activities and with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Witness testing and qualification records; monitor calibration and documentation.
• Provide feedback on recurring quality observations and NCRs.
• Ensure safe operations and compliance with ITPs and QA/QC procedures.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Welding inspection

NDT knowledge

Field inspection

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSWIP 3.2

BGAS Grade-2

NACE Level-2

ASNT/ACCP

API 510/653/580/963

Job description

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

Role

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for QA-QC Inspector (Rotating & Static) to work for Multi-Billion Onshore Gas Plant. This is a long-term contract and residential role working onshore. Please see details below:

Title: QA-QC Inspector (Rotating & Static)

Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)

Duration: 24 months (potential for extension)

Location: Site, Qatar

Working Schedule: 8-10 hours per day / 5 days per week

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent).
• Having Sr. Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI), Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Leve-2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP). API 510 / 653 / 580 / 963 or relevant API Inspector Certifications will be an advantage.
• Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects and QMS internal Auditor

Experience

• 10 years’ experience for graduate engineers and 15 years’ experience for diploma holders in similar position in Oil & Gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable.
• Sound working knowledge in Welding / NDT / Painting / Coating and associated Quality / Inspection / Testing requirements and acceptance criteria related to major oil & gas Process Plants construction.
• Familiar with international Codes, Standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.)
• Hands on experience in undertaking Inspection / testing activities related to Static Equipment (Columns & Vessels / HE / Coalescer/ Tanks / Boilers / Heaters / Flares Packages etc.,) and Rotating Equipment (Pumps, Compressors, AFCs, Mixers / Fans / Blowers etc.,) during Field Erection / installation, Testing, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning.
• Well versed with the Installation, inspection and testing of various types of internals in Columns / Vessels.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Undertake familiarization with Project Specifications and function specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements
• Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, subcontractor’s work to ensure compliance to project specification and other technical requirements.
• Closely follow the 90Days look ahead Schedule, daily work & RFI schedules, Liaise with functional focal point and Contractor personnel to be aware of the planned and completed equipment assembly / erection / testing activities and undertake Quality surveillance / witnessing according to the approved ITPs.
• Verify the availability of latest and approved documents / drawings / Qualification ID Cards / Calibration Certificates, at the place where Welding / NDT / Painting
• Witness Qualification and Testing of various types of refractory and applicators, sign off the RFIs and Qualification records.
• Monitor the equipment receipt, Material receiving inspection, documents review and Storage / Preservation as per the manufacturer recommendations / approved procedures.
• Surveillance of On-site and Off-site fabrication / assembly, erection, and testing activities, to identify potential or actual non-conformances and to assist contractor in taking necessary Correction, corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide feedback to functional supervisor on recurring quality observations or lapses, and follow-up on Corrections and Corrective Actions to close-out the observations and NCRs.
• Ensure that equipment used for Inspection, measuring and testing having valid calibration as per approved project procedures.
• Assist functional supervisor in review and / or approval of Quality and Construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, QCPs, inspection & test plans, and attend Quality Walkthroughs.
• Monitor the functioning and performance of Contactor / Sub-Contractor / Third party inspectors and provide necessary support / guidance, where improvement needed.
• Communicate effectively with the contractor, third parties and Construction team at your level.
• Implement and enforce the elements of Company’s Quality Management System requirements applicable to your function.
• Exposed to Construction Site and Prevailing Climatic Conditions at least 80% of time.
• Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by Company’s business, whether the activity is under direct control or not