QC inspector - Piping (UG)

ABIS; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS in Saudi Arabia seeks a QC Inspector – Piping (UG) to perform inspection and testing of underground piping installation activities, including trenching, bedding, coating, and backfill, ensuring compliance with drawings and codes.

The role requires 5–8 years of field QC experience on utilities, a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, and QC certification preferred. You will document results and support handover dossiers for the project.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with relevant inspection background.
• QC/inspection certification preferred and experience in underground piping projects.
• 5–8 years of field QC inspection experience on utilities works.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on underground piping installation works.
• Witness trench excavation, bedding, coating/wrapping, and backfill per the ITP.
• Verify pipe alignment, depth, and joint integrity against drawings.
• Witness hydrotests, coating integrity checks, and cathodic protection tests as required.
• Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as needed.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with clients/third-party inspectors prior to backfill.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and closure verification for underground piping works.
• Assist in quality documentation for handover dossiers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

QC/inspection certification

Tools

Underground Piping Inspection Techniques

Trenching, Bedding & Backfill Inspection

Coating/Wrapping & Holiday Testing

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Measuring & Testing Equipment Use

QC Documentation & Reporting

Job description

SECTION I: Job Summary

The QC Inspector – Piping (UG) performs inspection and testing of underground piping installation activities, including trenching, bedding, coating, and backfill, to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

SECTION II: Job Analysis

Duties & Responsibilities

• · Perform in-process and final inspections on underground piping installation works.
• · Witness trench excavation, pipe bedding, coating/wrapping, and backfill activities per the ITP.
• · Verify underground pipe alignment, depth, and joint integrity against approved drawings.
• · Witness hydrotests, holiday testing (coating integrity), and cathodic protection checks as required.
• · Verify materials (pipe, coating, bedding material) against material certificates and specifications.
• · Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
• · Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors prior to backfill.
• · Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• · Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment used on site.
• · Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for underground piping works.
• · Support preparation of quality documentation for underground piping handover dossiers.

SECTION III: Performance Indicators

Evaluated Based On

• · Inspection accuracy and completeness
• · Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances
• · Hold point compliance prior to backfill
• · Adherence to inspection schedules
• · Quality of inspection documentation

SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

Technical Skills

• · Underground Piping Inspection Techniques
• · Trenching, Bedding & Backfill Inspection
• · Coating/Wrapping & Holiday Testing
• · Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• · Measuring & Testing Equipment Use
• · QC Documentation & Reporting

SECTION V: Required Experience and Education

Experience

• · 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on underground piping/utilities construction projects.

Education

• · Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• · QC/inspection certification preferred.