Quality Control Inspector

Working location

Mesaieed, Qatar (residential)

Contract type

Contract

Estimated start date

ASAP

Contract duration

Initial contract until September 2030 (possible extension)

Qualification

Mechanical / Metallurgical / Materials Engineering degree, or technical diploma, with experience in quality control in a multi-discipline construction environment

Preferably formal QC training and membership with a recognised chartered or other professional institution

CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI Senior Welding Inspector and NDT Level-II (ASNT, ISO, etc.) certification is required

Preferred: BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2 Painting Inspector certification

Other equivalent certifications from internationally recognized organizations can be accepted

Experience

10 years experience for bachelor degree holders and 15 years experience for technical diploma holders in a similar position in the oil & gas sector

Experience in GCC is desirable

Hands-on experience in storage tanks, piping, pipeline welding inspection and testing, and installation of static and rotating equipment

Strong working knowledge of QC aspects and testing requirements related to major oil & gas / petrochemical-focused construction projects

Able to handle complex and varied duties, and work effectively with contractor personnel and colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment

Primary duties and responsibilities

Implement elements of the company management system applicable to your function

Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by company activities, and proactively participate in all safety matters affecting construction

Prevent pollution to the environment, either by you or by others on the project

Coordinate and attend inspections, tests, and punch listing on behalf of the company

Familiarise yourself with project and discipline-specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements

Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications

Ensure documentation generated by the contractor for inspections, tests, surveillance, and surveys meets the requirements of the Project Quality Plan, ITPs, and project requirements

Ensure completion of relevant forms and reports on inspections and tests undertaken by the contractor, and maintain inspection records

Communicate effectively with contractors, third parties, and end users at your level

Ensure all equipment used for measuring and testing is calibrated and that calibration records are available

Perform surveillance of site construction activities to identify problems and potential or actual non-conformances, and assist in proposing corrective and preventive actions

Liaise with other site supervisors and contractors to remain aware of planned and completed construction works and ensure NDE is planned and performed

Assist Senior QA/QC Engineer in review/approval of contractor QA/QC documents such as QCPs, ITPs, WPS/PQRs, special processes, personnel qualifications, material approval requests, vendor documents, MRBs, project dossiers, etc.

Monitor and witness contractor material preservation, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing activities related to structural steel, process piping, pipelines, tanks, rotating and static equipment including internals installation, and associated interface activities

Witness and verify all inspection and testing activities related to welding, NDT, PWHT, hardness testing, pressure testing of valves, alloy verification, painting, etc., from procedures and personnel qualification through to system hydrotesting, ensuring compliance with project requirements

Closely monitor performance of special processes and personnel, weld repairs / NDT status, and contractor controls; report concerns to Senior QA/QC Engineer

Participate in receiving inspection of project permanent materials and verification of documentation for traceability of piping bulk materials, structural steel, static and rotating equipment, consumables such as welding electrodes / filler wires / gases, painting / wrapping materials, etc.

Follow up on corrective actions to close out non-conformances

Monitor trends of non-compliance to company requirements and provide feedback on contractor performance

Initiate surveillance reports / NCRs for Senior QA/QC Engineer approval

Maintain relevant QA/QC documents and records