Underground Piping QC Inspector | Coating & Tests

Abis Co; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Abis Co is seeking 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, specifications, and applicable codes.

The role involves in-process and final inspections, witnessing hydrotests and coating checks, maintaining inspection records, and coordinating with clients and third-party inspectors to support handover dossiers.

Qualifications

• Requires diploma or degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering with QC/inspection certification preferred.
• Experience in underground piping/utilities construction and ITPs is necessary.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on underground piping works.
• Witness trenching, bedding, coating/wrapping, and backfill activities per ITP.
• Verify pipe alignment, depth, and joint integrity against drawings.
• Witness hydrotests and coating integrity checks as required.
• Verify materials against certificates and specs.
• Record inspection results and raise NCRs as needed.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/3rd-party inspectors.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• Verify calibration status of equipment used on site.
• Support punch-list generation and handover dossiers.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Underground Piping Inspection

Trenching & Bedding Inspection

Coating & Holiday Testing

ITP Knowledge

Measuring & Testing Equipment

QC Documentation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

QC/Inspection Certification (preferred)

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.