Mechanical Inspector

Astron Group; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astron Group in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Mechanical Inspector - Tanks to perform inspection and quality control for tank manufacturing and fabrication. The role ensures compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, industry standards, and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

You will conduct vendor inspections through manufacturing stages, verify materials, dimensions, welding, fit-up and testing, and review drawings, ITPs, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of quality systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Familiarity with inspection procedures and ITPs.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication methods and tank construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vendor inspections of tanks throughout manufacturing stages.
• Verify materials, dimensions, welding, fit-up, and testing against drawings.
• Review drawings, inspection procedures, ITPs and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with API 650/653, ASME IX and SSPC where applicable.
• Document findings, report deviations, and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality control

Inspection coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Inspector - Tanks to perform inspection and quality control activities for tank manufacturing and fabrication. The role will ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable industry standards, fabrication requirements, and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct vendor inspections of tanks throughout manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and testing stages.


• Verify materials, dimensions, welding, fabrication, fit-up, workmanship, and testing against approved drawings and specifications.


• Review engineering drawings, inspection procedures, ITPs, specifications, and applicable standards.


• Verify compliance with API 650, API 653, ASME Section IX, and applicable SSPC requirements.


• Perform inspections independently with minimal supervision and accurately document findings.


• Identify, report, and follow up on quality deviations and non-conformities.


• Review inspection and test records and ensure required quality documentation is complete.


• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, QA/QC teams, and project stakeholders to resolve inspection issues.


• Prepare inspection reports and support final quality documentation and acceptance activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or equivalent.


• Experience: Minimum 6 years of inspection experience in manufacturing plants, including at least 2 years in the relevant commodity/process.


• Good command of English.


• Knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and fabrication methods.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.


• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.


• Ability to perform inspections with minimal supervision.


• Must meet additional requirements applicable to the specific inspection discipline.


• QM-34 - Tanks: QM-03 qualified with QM-30, or successful completion of the required interview.