Quality Inspector (Machining Facility)

NOV; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in Qatar is seeking a QC Inspector responsible for QA/QC activities in their machining facility. The role includes inspecting incoming materials, verifying threaded connections, and maintaining quality records.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (engineering degree preferred), and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in rotary shoulder connection inspection.
• Good command of English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection of incoming materials as per specification.
• Inspect and verify 10% of threaded connections compliance.
• Accept or reject machined/finished parts.
• Ensure phosphate operators comply with processes.

Skills

Quality record keeping

Inspection of threaded connections

Calibrating gauges/instruments

Reading specifications and drawings

Education

High school education or equivalent

Diploma or degree in engineering preferred

Job description

Job Description

QC Inspector responsible for all QA/QC activities in the threading/machining facility for machine components. Performs assessment, quality record keeping, and organizational tasks to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving inspection and verification of incoming materials as per specification
• Inspect and verify that 10% of each threaded connection/part is compliant with drawing
• Accept or reject machined/finished parts
• Assist machinist on technical issues related to quality
• Be familiar with required standards, procedures, and specifications pertaining to quality requirements
• Arrange qualification/requalification of premium connections and validate control of premium connections
• Use GP portal for job authorizations, generating electronic procurement forms and calibration requests
• Create and maintain daily activity logs and process paperwork
• Perform additional reasonable duties as required by the Operations Supervisor
• Verify phosphate connection as per WI and procedure and ensure phosphate process is controlled
• Perform daily titration as per WI and procedure
• Ensure phosphate operators understand and comply with full process, providing guidance where necessary
• Perform job duties accurately, verify parts and work orders, assist shop, assembly, and personnel in determining causes for faulty materials or assemblies, and train other employees as needed
• Control calibration cycle, calibrate gauges/instruments, and review calibration certificates
• MTC review of procured and customer-supplied materials
• Provide customers with drawings for manufactured products
• Review work order/specifications for each order received
• Final inspection of serviced goods and issuance of COC
• Ensure tubular tracking sheet is accurate, updated, and maintained
• Ensure all quality records are maintained and organized to a high level

Experience / Education / Skill Set Required

• High school education or equivalent; diploma or degree in engineering preferred
• Minimum 2‑year experience in rotary shoulder connection inspection (API, Grant Prideco, Tenaris, etc.) on drill pipe, HWDP, drill collars, and drill stem components, or a similar background
• Good command of English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings to API, Grant Prideco, DS1, VAM, etc.