Senior Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector

Kiwa; Caracas; In loco; VES 40.323.000 - 67.204.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiwa PPI is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil to support the restoration of an existing facility in Venezuela.

This role provides technical QA oversight across static and rotating mechanical equipment. The inspector will ensure that quality performance, equipment integrity, and industry standards are rigorously maintained during the plant restoration

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 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.

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

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

Oil & Gas

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Kiwa PPI is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical & Rotating Equipment QA Inspector in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil to support the restoration of an existing facility in Venezuela.

This role provides technical QA oversight across static and rotating mechanical equipment. The inspector will ensure that quality performance, equipment integrity, and industry standards are rigorously maintained during the plant restoration