QA/QC Engineer Mechanical & Welding

Koch Industries, Inc; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Industries, Inc is seeking a QA/QC Welding Inspector to implement approved quality plans for mechanical and welding activities at site. You will inspect materials, verify traceability, review WPS/PQR and ensure welding is performed by qualified welders using approved procedures.

The role requires coordination of NDT and turnover dossiers, and close collaboration with clients and subcontractors. Responsibilities include witnessing hydrotest readiness, reviewing documentation, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or welding engineering.
• 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 specs 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 and dimensional inspection, material verification, weld inspection, NDT coordination, pressure testing and mechanical completion.

Responsibilities

• Implement 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 and mechanical completion activities.
• Verify materials, MTCs, traceability, and preservation requirements.
• Review welding documentation including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld maps and repair logs.
• Ensure welding is performed by qualified welders using approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities and review reports for compliance.
• Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, NCRs and turnover dossiers.
• Identify non-conforming work and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate inspections and resolve quality issues with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Welding inspection

NDT coordination

Piping inspection

Quality assurance

Documentation control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Welding Engineering background

Tools

WPS/PQR

NDT equipment

ASME/API/ISO standards

Job description

What You Will Do

• 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

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.

Understanding of traceability, MTC review, consumable control, weld repair monitoring, calibration, and quality records.

Ability to read isometrics, GA drawings, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, weld maps, and specifications.

Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and third parties.

Willingness to work extensively at site, travel as required within Middle East, and support shutdowns, turnarounds, and fast-track construction activities.