Field Mechanical Inspector – OCP

Durucooperation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Durucooperation is seeking an experienced Field Mechanical Inspector to oversee mechanical installations for a large Oceanarium project. You will ensure compliance with approved drawings, standards, and HSE requirements while maintaining quality and safety on site.

Ideal candidate has 8–10 years of field experience in large-scale construction, marine facilities, or related industries, with strong knowledge of piping, pumps, valves, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience as a Mechanical Inspector in large-scale projects.
• Experience in marine/oceanarium, water treatment or oil & gas is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM and ISO standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical installation works including piping, pumps and valves.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs and international codes.
• Conduct site inspections, witness hydrotesting, flushing and commissioning.
• Review drawings, ITPs, material approvals, and technical docs.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, consultants and client teams.
• Monitor workmanship and raise NCRs for deviations.
• Verify material traceability, torqueing, alignment and completion activities.
• Ensure QA/QC and HSE compliance; prepare reports and punch lists.
• Support testing, commissioning, and final handover activities.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Piping systems

Material traceability

Reporting

QA/QC procedures

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Field Mechanical Inspector to oversee and inspect mechanical installation activities for a large-scale Oceanarium Project. The role is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical systems, equipment, piping, and associated installations are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, international standards, and HSE requirements. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance throughout project execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical installation works, including piping systems, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, pressure vessels, tanks, and mechanical support structures.
• Verify installation activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable international codes and standards.
• Conduct routine site inspections and witness installation, alignment, hydrotesting, flushing, pressure testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review engineering drawings, method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), material approvals, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with contractors, consultants, client representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Monitor mechanical workmanship and identify quality deviations, raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.
• Verify material traceability, equipment installation, bolt torqueing, alignment, and mechanical completion activities.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, project quality plans, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, quality records, punch lists, and daily progress reports.
• Support testing, commissioning, mechanical completion, and final project handover activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience as a Mechanical Inspector in large-scale construction, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Marine Facilities, Oceanarium Projects, Water Treatment Plants, Utilities, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, piping systems, pumps, rotating equipment, valves, pressure testing, and commissioning activities.
• Sound understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection methodologies, and international standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, and ISO.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and technical reporting skills.
• GCC project experience is preferred.