Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspector (VID)- Relocation to France

Intertek Italia; Fatih; On-site; TRY 4,964,000 - 7,170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa/work permit sponsorship (single)

Permanent contract in France

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Intertek is seeking experienced Aramco Inspectors for a relocation program to Lyon, France, performing vendor inspections at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with Aramco standards and international codes.

The role requires 5–10+ years in vendor inspections in oil & gas/petrochemical, with Aramco VID status and QM approvals; benefits include visa/work permit sponsorship and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Welding / Materials / Electricals / Instrumentation engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5-10+ years in vendor inspections in oil & gas / petrochemical / power / heavy fabrication environment; prior exposure to Saudi Aramco projects is strongly preferred
• Must hold an Aramco "approved vendor inspector / VID" status with valid QM codes
• Having Aramco Approvals QM26 (mandatory), QM30 (mandatory), QM27, QM31.

Responsibilities

• Perform vendor inspections of equipment, components and fabrication processes at supplier facilities.
• Ensure all activities comply with Aramco specifications, international codes, and client requirements.
• Contribute to high-profile projects under Aramco standards in Europe.
• Support relocation and integration into Lyon office.

Skills

Vendor inspections experience

Oil & gas industry

Aramco project familiarity

QM codes knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering

Metallurgical engineering

Welding engineering

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation engineering

Tools

Aramco VID status

QM26

QM30

QM27

QM31

CSWIP/AWS welding inspector

API/ASME qualifications

NDT Level II/III

Job description

About the job :

Intertek is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, trusted worldwide to ensure quality, safety and compliance.

About the job :

Intertek is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, trusted worldwide to ensure quality, safety and compliance.

Through our new Relocation Program, we are seeking experienced Aramco Inspectors with strong expertise in vendor inspections across mechanical and electrical disciplines.

This program is designed to offer a long-term career path in our office in France, supported by relocation assistance (visa and work permit sponsorship in single status), and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects under Aramco standards.

Candidate must be willing to relocate to our office in Lyon, France.

Role Overview :

We are looking for Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspectors who will perform vendor inspections of equipment, components and fabrication processes at supplier facilities.

The role ensures that all activities comply with Aramco specifications, international codes, and client requirements.

This is a unique opportunity for inspectors committed to quality and safety who want to build a lasting career in Europe with Intertek.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Welding / Materials / Electricals / Instrumentation engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5-10+ years in vendor inspections in oil & gas / petrochemical / power / heavy fabrication environment; prior exposure to Saudi Aramco projects is strongly preferred
• Must hold an Aramco "approved vendor inspector / VID" status with valid QM codes
• Having Aramco Approvals QM26 (mandatory), QM30 (mandatory), QM27, QM31.

Certifications :

• Pass Aramco CBT (Competency Based Test) - NDT certification (Level II / III) in relevant methods (PT, MT, UT, RT)
• Welding Inspector Certification (e.g. CSWIP / AWS / equivalent)
• API/ASME / code qualifications depending on department (e.g. API 650, API 620, ASME Section V / IX)

Technical Knowledge :

• Strong knowledge of welding, metallurgy, heat treatment, materials testing, codes & standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASTM), inspection methods, non-destructive testing techniques, fabrication processes, etc.

Benefits

What We Offer :

• Permanent employment contract with Intertek France.
• Full visa and work permit sponsorship (in single status)
• Relocation assistance
• Career growth opportunities within a global leader in TIC
• The chance to work on major vendor inspection projects under Aramco standards in Europe