QC inspector - Piping (UG)

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co.; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdullah A. Al-Barrak & Son Co. seeks a QC Inspector for piping (UG) to perform in-process and final inspections of underground piping installations, including trenching, bedding, coating, and backfill, ensuring compliance with drawings and codes.

You will witness trenching and backfill activities, verify depth and alignment, and facially witness hydrotests, coating tests, and cathodic protection checks as required. Strong documentation and NCR reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on underground piping/utilities construction projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering; QC/inspection certification preferred.
• Experience with ITPs, coating & backfill inspection, and hydrotest witnessing referenced in duties.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking required.
• Good communication skills and time management to meet schedules.

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

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

QC/inspection certification preferred

Tools

Underground Piping Inspection Techniques

Trenching, Bedding & Backfill Inspection

Coating/Wrapping & Holiday Testing

ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)

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 Skillsi>
  
• 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