Quality Control Inspector

Consolidated Contractors Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Contractors Company seeks experienced QC Inspectors for a piping and welding focus on a project in Saudi Arabia. Candidates will perform inspections across piping installation, fabrication, welding, and testing per project specs and international codes.

The role requires 8–10 years in QC inspection for piping/welding on Oil & Gas projects, with relevant AWS/CSWIP/ASNT certifications. Saudi Aramco approval and SAP number are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience as a QC Inspector in piping and/or welding.
• Proven Oil & Gas project experience.
• Welding inspectors: AWS CWI, CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent.
• ASNT Level II certification in relevant NDT methods.
• Valid VT, MT, PT, RT, UT certifications where applicable.
• Saudi Aramco approval preferred; SAP Number and approval copy required.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC inspections for piping installation, fabrication, welding, and related activities.
• Inspect piping materials, fabrication, installation, welding, and testing per procedures and quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections and witness hydrostatic, pneumatic, welding, and other tests.
• Review drawings, ITPs, method statements, welding procedures, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ASME B31.3/4/8, ASME Section V & IX, API 620/650, and AWS D1.1.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and client representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.

Skills

Piping & Welding QC

Inspection planning

Documentation

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

AWS CWI

CSWIP 3.1

ASNT Level II

RTFI Certification

VT/MT/PT/RT/UT

Job description

We are seeking experienced QC Inspectors – Piping & Welding to join our project in KSA.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections for piping installation, fabrication, welding, and related activities in accordance with project specifications, Saudi Aramco standards, and applicable international codes.
• Inspect piping materials, fabrication, installation, welding, and testing activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections and witness hydrostatic, pneumatic, welding, and other required tests.
• Review drawings, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, welding procedures, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME Section V & IX, API 620, API 650, and AWS D1.1.
• Conduct and review welding inspection activities in accordance with applicable certification requirements.
• Review and verify Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) programs, procedures, and inspection results.
• Perform, review, or ensure VT, MT, PT, RT, and UT inspections as applicable, with valid certification in the relevant method(s).
• Hold ASNT Level II certification in the relevant NDT method(s) when performing, reviewing, or ensuring NDT activities.
• Perform or review Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI) when required, with valid RTFI certification.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and client representatives to resolve quality-related issues and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures, standards, and project quality requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience as a QC Inspector in Piping and/or Welding.
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas projects/fields.
• For Welding Inspectors: valid AWS CWI, CSWIP 3.1, or COMPANY-approved equivalent certification.
• For Welding Inspectors: valid ASNT Level II certification in relevant NDT method(s), where applicable.
• Valid certification for relevant VT, MT, PT, RT, UT, and RTFI activities, where applicable.
• Ex-Saudi Aramco approved candidates with a valid SAP Number are highly preferred.
• Candidates with Saudi Aramco approval should provide their SAP Number and approval copy.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards, specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.