Senior Quality Inspector Instrumentation

McDermott International, Ltd; Norrbottens län; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a senior field QC inspector to oversee instrumentation and control-system installation, testing and completion on complex EPC/EPCM projects. You will ensure conformity with approved drawings, ITPs, hazardous-area requirements and international standards while coordinating with construction teams.

You will lead field inspections, witness hold points, raise NCRs/QOCs and document results with quality records, ensuring traceability and timely turnover.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years relevant instrumentation QC/inspection experience on large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Senior field capability across construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning interfaces.
• Experience in multidisciplinary facilities (process, energy, hydrogen, petrochemical preferred).
• ATEX / hazardous-area competence mandatory: CompEx or IECEx CP/valid equivalent; IEC/EN 60079 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inspect instrumentation installation, tubing, hook‑up and supports.
• Inspect field instruments, control valves and analyzers.
• Perform calibration, loop checks, functional tests and commissioning interfaces.
• Inspect Ex installations and verify equipment marking and protection concepts.
• Raise NCRs/QOCs and follow up corrective actions.
• Review contractor records and contribute to quality reporting and handover readiness.
• Participate in Kick‑Off and Pre‑Inspection meetings and QC reviews.

Skills

Instrumentation QC

Field inspection

Calibration

Documentation & reporting

Safety-critical judgement

Education

Engineering degree in Instrumentation or related

Technical diploma in Instrumentation or related

Job description

Job Overview

Provide senior field QC oversight for instrumentation and control-system installation, testing and completion, ensuring work conforms to approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, hazardous-area requirements and applicable international standards.

Job Description

Provide senior field QC oversight for instrumentation and control-system installation, testing and completion, ensuring work conforms to approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, hazardous-area requirements and applicable international standards.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Instrumentation installation, tubing, hook-up and supports
• Field instruments, control valves, analyzers and associated interfaces
• Instrument / control cabling, glands, termination and identification
• Calibration, loop checks, functional tests and commissioning interfaces
• Hazardous-area / Ex installation inspection
• Punching, completion and turnover records
• Execute field inspections and document results against approved ITPs, quality checklists and acceptance criteria.
• Verify materials, installation, calibration and test evidence; confirm instrument identification and traceability.
• Inspect Ex installations within assigned competence and verify equipment marking, protection concept, installation details and documentation.
• Witness Hold/Witness points, verify readiness before inspection and reject incomplete or non‑compliant work.
• Raise QOCs/NCRs, support disposition/corrective‑action follow‑up and verify closure evidence.
• Review contractor records and contribute to daily/weekly quality reporting and handover readiness.
• Participate as discipline representative in Kick‑Off Meetings, Pre‑Inspection Meetings (PIMs) and contractor quality reviews.
• The inspector is expected to be visibly present at active work fronts; office time is primarily for inspection planning, records, quality reporting, NCR/QOC follow‑up and coordination
• Be visible at active work fronts and critical inspection points.
• Verify actual field implementation - not only contractor paperwork.
• Prioritise irreversible, safety/quality‑critical and high‑risk activities.
• Maintain constructive but independent QC/QA judgement.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Engineering degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Automation or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years relevant instrumentation QC/inspection experience on major industrial EPC/EPCM projects.
• Demonstrated senior field capability across construction, pre‑commissioning and commissioning interfaces.
• Experience on multidisciplinary process, energy, hydrogen, petrochemical or comparable industrial facilities preferred.
• The following qualifications / competence requirements apply. Certificates shall be valid and verifiable where certification is stated as mandatory.
• ATEX / hazardous‑area competence mandatory for assigned scope: recognized CompEx qualification (relevant units) or IECEx Certificate of Personnel Competence / accepted equivalent
• Competence shall match the actual Ex inspection duties; strong working knowledge of IEC/EN 60079 series expected.
• Calibration / instrumentation inspection training or recognized vendor/OEM competence is advantageous.
• Role-specific knowledge expected for independent field judgement.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook‑up drawings, datasheets, cable schedules and vendor documentation.
• Strong knowledge of instrument installation, tubing, calibration, loop checks, Ex installations and completion records.

About Us

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