QC Inspector (Welding, NDT and Painting)

Bounty Hunter World; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil and gas operator in Qatar is looking for a QC Inspector specializing in Welding, NDT, and Painting. Candidates should possess relevant industry experience of 10-15 years, with certifications in Welding and NDT. Responsibilities include ensuring quality compliance and conducting inspections. This role requires fluency in English and a sound knowledge of industry standards. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant oil and gas experience.
• Experience in GCC is desirable.
• Familiar with international Codes and Standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of Welding / NDT / Painting activities.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and construction teams.

Skills

Fluency in English

Sound working knowledge in Welding

Quality Management System knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CSWIP 3.2 Certification

BGAS Grade-2 Certification

NDT Level-2 Certification

Job description

mselect is looking to hire a QC Inspector (Welding, NDT and Painting) for an oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience in a similar role. Fluency in English is a must.

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, sub-contractor’s work to ensure compliance to project specification and other technical requirements.
• Closely follow the 90 Days look ahead Schedule, daily work & RFI schedules, liaise with functional focal point and Contractor personnel to be aware of the planned and completed Welding / NDT / Painting activities planned on-site / off-site 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 Welding / NDT / WPHT Procedures, RTRP / Painting / Coating systems, Welders / NDT technicians / Blasters / Painters / Laminators etc. and sign off the RFIs and Qualification records.
• In-Process, stage and final inspection of Welding / NDT / Painting activities, RT films review, witness weld repairs and review Welding / NDT / Painting completion for Piping Spools and Test Packs.
• Monitor Weekly Welding / NDT status and Welder’s performance.
• Monitor the Storage tanks / Piping / Pipeline Components, Paints & Welding Consumables Traceability to MTCs and Storage / Preservation as per the manufacturer recommendations / approved procedures.
• Surveillance of On-site and Off-site Structural / Piping / pipeline / Storage tanks related Welding / NDT / Painting/Coating 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 and test plans, MARs etc., 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 our client’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 our client’s business, whether the activity is under direct control or not.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent).
• Sr. Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI), Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Level-2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) is a must. Equivalent International Certifications acceptable.
• Having API 570 / API 936 / RTRP other API Inspector Certifications will be an advantage.
• Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects and QMS internal Auditor.
• 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 / Heat Treatment / Painting / Coating and associated Quality / Inspection / Testing requirements and acceptance criteria related to the construction of major oil & gas Process Plants and Cross-Country Pipelines construction.
• Familiar with international Codes, Standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASTM, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO, BS EN, SSPC, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.)
• Hands on experience in Qualification, Testing and performance monitoring of Welding / NDT / Heat treatment Procedures, RTRP / Painting / Coating systems, Welders / NDT technicians / Blasters / Painters / Laminators etc.
• Experience in Welding of different materials / metallurgies including exotic materials (Inconel, DSS, SDSS, Ni, Cr etc.,) and Welding Processes.

Note: Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.