Senior On-Site Piping & Mechanical QA Inspector

Kiwa; Caracas; On-site; VES 80,645,000 - 107,527,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSA

Supplemental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Piping & Mechanical QA Inspector to support restoration work in Venezuela, collaborating with EPC contractors in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. Responsibilities span verification of installation, testing, and handover, with a focus on safety and alignment to project schedules.

Ideal candidates will have deep piping/mechanical knowledge, strong QA/QC expertise, and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in piping and mechanical construction within major Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refining, or Process projects.
• Extensive site construction experience with Owner, EPCM, or EPC contractors.
• Deep knowledge of piping installation, welding, NDE, pressure testing, repair, and mechanical equipment erection.

Responsibilities

• Verify daily piping and mechanical installation/construction activities with EPC contractors and subcontractors.
• Supervise the installation of piping, equipment, valves, supports, and associated mechanical systems.
• Review P&IDs, isometric drawings, layout plans, equipment drawings, specifications, test plans, and construction deliverables.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Construction departments to resolve field issues.
• Ensure piping and mechanical installations are complete and ready for inspection and testing.
• Verify defect detection, pressure testing, cleaning, flushing, repairs, and equipment completion.
• Identify and manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes, and site-related issues.
• Participate in field inspections and the generation/closure of punch lists.
• Support systematization, mechanical completion, and progressive handover to the commissioning team.
• Ensure work complies with HSE requirements and approved project procedures.

Skills

Piping installation

Welding

NDE

Pressure testing

QA/QC

Field inspection

P&IDs

Isometrics

HSE compliance

Contract coordination

Job description

Kiwa PPI is seeking an experienced Piping & Mechanical QA Inspector to support restoration work in Venezuela, collaborating with EPC contractors in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil. Responsibilities span verification of installation, testing, and handover, with a focus on safety and alignment to project schedules.

Ideal candidates will have deep piping/mechanical knowledge, strong QA/QC expertise, and the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.