QA/QC Inspector (Rotating & Static)

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 216,000 - 432,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for a 36-month site role in Mesaieed, Qatar. The candidate will perform quality inspections and surveillance across fabrication, assembly, erection, and commissioning activities, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications and ITPs.

Hands-on experience with static and rotating equipment is essential. The role requires strong knowledge of welding, NDT, painting, coating, and inspection criteria, plus familiarity with international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years for Degree holders or 15+ years for Diploma holders in a similar role within Oil & Gas.
• Experience in GCC projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding, NDT, painting, coating, inspection and acceptance criteria for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Hands-on inspection/testing of static equipment (pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, coalescers, tanks, boilers, heaters, flare packages).
• Hands-on inspection/testing of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, AFCs, mixers, fans, blowers).
• Familiarity with international standards and codes (ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC).
• Senior Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.2 or AWS-SCWI, Painting Inspector BGAS/NACE Level 2 preferred.
• API 510, API 653, API 580, API 936 advantageous.
• QA/QC training and QMS Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and surveillance during fabrication, assembly, erection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, ITPs and technical requirements.
• Verify availability of approved drawings, procedures, qualification records, calibration certificates and inspection documentation.
• Monitor equipment receipt and material receiving inspections, storage and preservation.
• Surveil on-site and off-site fabrication activities, identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Witness inspections, testing, and qualification processes; verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection and testing equipment to ensure valid calibration and compliance.
• Review quality/construction docs including method statements, JHAs, QCPs and ITPs.
• Participate in quality walkthroughs and NCR close-out activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, and construction teams to ensure quality.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT

Quality Assurance

Inspection planning

Pressure vessel inspection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME

ASTM

API

ISO

Job description

• Perform quality inspections and surveillance activities during equipment fabrication, assembly, erection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical requirements.
• Review and verify the availability of approved drawings, procedures, qualification records, calibration certificates, and inspection documentation prior to inspection activities.
• Monitor equipment receipt, material receiving inspections, storage, preservation, and associated documentation.
• Conduct surveillance of on-site and off-site fabrication, assembly, erection, and testing activities, identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, and qualification processes, and verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection, measuring, and testing equipment to ensure valid calibration and compliance with project procedures.
• Support the review of quality and construction documentation including method statements, JHAs, QCPs, and ITPs.
• Participate in quality walkthroughs and provide feedback on recurring quality issues, observations, and NCR close-out activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, and construction teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved.

Location

Site - Mesaieed

Contract Duration

36 Months

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections and surveillance activities during equipment fabrication, assembly, erection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical requirements.
• Review and verify the availability of approved drawings, procedures, qualification records, calibration certificates, and inspection documentation prior to inspection activities.
• Monitor equipment receipt, material receiving inspections, storage, preservation, and associated documentation.
• Conduct surveillance of on-site and off-site fabrication, assembly, erection, and testing activities, identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, and qualification processes, and verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Monitor inspection, measuring, and testing equipment to ensure valid calibration and compliance with project procedures.
• Support the review of quality and construction documentation including method statements, JHAs, QCPs, and ITPs.
• Participate in quality walkthroughs and provide feedback on recurring quality issues, observations, and NCR close-out activities.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, and construction teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience for Degree holders or 15 years of experience for Diploma holders in a similar role within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in GCC projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding, NDT, painting, coating, inspection, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Hands-on experience in inspection and testing of static equipment including pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, coalescers, tanks, boilers, heaters, and flare packages.
• Hands-on experience in inspection and testing of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, AFCs, mixers, fans, and blowers.
• Experience with installation, inspection, and testing of vessel and column internals.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes including ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP, and MESC specifications.
• Senior Welding Inspector certification (CSWIP 3.2 or AWS-SCWI), Painting Inspector certification (BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2), and NDT Level II certification in RT, MT, UT, and PT are highly preferred.
• API 510, API 653, API 580, API 936, or other relevant API certifications are advantageous.
• Formal QA/QC training and QMS Internal Auditor certification are preferred.