Onsite QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical & Welding

Flint Hills Resources; Dammam; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Engineered Solutions in Saudi Arabia is seeking a QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Welding (Site) to ensure that site mechanical, fabrication, installation, and welding activities comply with approved procedures, project specs, codes, and client requirements.

The role involves inspection, welding control, material traceability, testing, NCR handling, documentation turnover, and close collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, with 70–80% site time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or AWS-CWI certifications or equivalent quality/welding inspection certifications.
• QA/QC experience in mechanical, piping, equipment installation, and welding inspection at industrial or Oil & Gas sites.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client/project specifications for mechanical and welding works.
• Experience with ITPs, quality plans, WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, method statements, checklists, and turnover dossiers.
• Hands-on experience in visual/dimensional inspection, material verification, weld inspection, NDT coordination, pressure testing, and mechanical completion.

Responsibilities

• Implement approved quality plans, ITPs, method statements, and procedures for mechanical and welding site activities.
• Inspect and witness incoming materials, fit-up, alignment, welding, erection, installation, pressure testing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion activities.
• Verify materials, components, consumables, MTCs, traceability, and preservation requirements.
• Review welding documentation including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld maps, repair logs, and consumable records.
• Ensure welding is performed by qualified welders using approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of piping, equipment, supports, and welded joints.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, and PT, and review reports for compliance.
• Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, NCRs, corrective action records, and turnover dossiers.
• Monitor hydrotest, leak test, flushing, box-up, reinstatement, and mechanical completion readiness.
• Identify non-conforming work and follow corrective and preventive actions through closure.
• Coordinate inspections and resolve quality issues with clients, third parties, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Support audits, quality awareness, and continuous improvement to reduce rework.

Skills

Quality assurance

Welding inspection

Communication

Coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Welding Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Koch Engineered Solutions in Saudi Arabia is seeking a QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Welding (Site) to ensure that site mechanical, fabrication, installation, and welding activities comply with approved procedures, project specs, codes, and client requirements.

The role involves inspection, welding control, material traceability, testing, NCR handling, documentation turnover, and close collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, with 70–80% site time.