Senior Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector

Kiwa PPI; Caracas; In loco; VES 71.813.000 - 107.720.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector to support restoration projects in Venezuela. The role covers QA oversight across static and rotating equipment, ensuring equipment integrity and compliance with industry standards throughout manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, API/CSWIP/NACE/NDT certifications, and 10+ years in oil & gas with hands‑on inspection experience,

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Certifications such as API 510, API 653, API 580, API 936, or similar.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with a Degree OR 15 years with a Diploma in a similar role within Oil & Gas.
• Hands‑on inspection/testing experience with static equipment (pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, coalescers, tanks, boilers, heaters, flare packages).
• Hands‑on inspection/testing experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, air‑cooled exchangers/AFC, mixers, fans, blowers).
• Familiarity with international codes (ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC specifications).
• Senior Welding Inspector certification (CSWIP 3.2 / AWS‑SCWI), Painting Inspector certification (BGAS Grade 2 / NACE Level 2), and NDT Level II (RT, MT, UT, PT) are strongly preferred.
• Formal QA/QC training and QMS Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Perform QA inspections and surveillance during equipment manufacturing, assembly, erection, installation, testing, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, ITPs, and technical standards.
• Review approved drawings, procedures, qualification records, calibration certificates, and inspection documentation prior to work.
• Monitor material receipt, equipment preservation, storage, and associated receiving documentation.
• Track on‑site and off‑site equipment assembly, fabrication, and testing, identifying non‑conformances and supporting corrective/preventive actions.
• Witness inspection, testing activities, and qualification processes to confirm quality compliance.
• Oversee inspection and test equipment calibration to ensure valid certification and procedural compliance.
• Support the review of quality and construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, QCPs, and ITPs.
• Participate in quality walkthroughs, provide feedback on recurring quality issues, and support NCR closures.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, third‑party inspectors, and construction teams to ensure quality compliance.

Conoscenze

QA inspection

On-site work

Team coordination

Hands-on testing

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

API 510/653/580/936 certifications

10+ years with Degree or 15+ years with Diploma in Oil & Gas

Strumenti

ASME/ASTM/API/AWS/ISO/BS EN/IOGP/Shell DEP/MESC standards

CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI

BGAS Grade 2 / NACE Level 2

NDT Level II (RT, MT, UT, PT)

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector to support restoration projects in Venezuela. The role covers QA oversight across static and rotating equipment, ensuring equipment integrity and compliance with industry standards throughout manufacturing, assembly, testing, and commissioning.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, API/CSWIP/NACE/NDT certifications, and 10+ years in oil & gas with hands‑on inspection experience,