QA/QC Inspector (Welding, NDT and Painting)

• Undertake familiarization with Project Specifications and function specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements. • Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, subcontractor's work to ensure compliance with project specification and other technical requirements. • Closely follow the 90Days look ahead Schedule, daily work & RFI schedules, liaise with functional focal point and Contractor personnel to be aware of the planned and complete Welding / NDT / Painting activities planned on-site / off-site and undertake Quality surveillance / witnessing according to the approved ITPs. • Verify the availability of latest and approved documents / drawings / Qualification ID Cards / Calibration Certificates, at the place where Welding / NDT / Painting • Witness Qualification and Testing of Welding / NDT / WPHT Procedures, RTRP / Painting / Coating systems, Welders / NDT technicians / Blasters / Painters / Laminators etc. and sign off the RFIs and Qualification records. • In-Process, stage and final inspection of Welding / NDT / Painting activities, RT films review, witness weld repairs and review Welding / NDT / Painting completion for Piping Spools and Test Packs. • Monitor Weekly Welding / NDT status and Welder's performance. • Monitor the Storage tanks / Piping / Pipeline Components, Paints & Welding Consumables Traceability to MTCs and Storage / Preservation as per the manufacturer recommendations / approved procedures. • Surveillance of On-site and Off-site Structural / Piping / pipeline / Storage tanks related Welding / NDT / Painting/Coating activities, to identify potential or actual nonconformances and to assist contractors in taking necessary Correction, corrective and preventive actions. • Provide feedback to functional supervisors on recurring quality observations or lapses, and follow-up on Corrections and Corrective Actions to close-out the observations and NCRs. • Ensure that equipment used for Inspection, measuring and testing has valid calibration as per approved project procedures. • Assist functional supervisor in review and / or approval of Quality and Construction documentation, including Method Statements, JHAs, QCPs, inspection and test plans, MARs etc., and attend Quality Walkthroughs. • Monitor the functioning and performance of Contactor / Sub-Contractor / Third party inspectors and provide necessary support / guidance, where improvement is needed. • Communicate effectively with the contractor, third parties and Construction team at your level. • Implement and enforce the elements of Quality Management System requirements applicable to your function. • Exposed to Construction Site and Prevailing Climatic Conditions at least 80% of time. • Ensure own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by business, whether the activity is under direct control or not. • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent). • Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.2 / AWS-SCWI), Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade-2 / NACE Level-2) and NDT Leve-2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) is a must. Equivalent International Certifications acceptable. • Having API 570 / API 936 / RTRP other API Inspector Certifications will be an advantage. • Preferably having formal training in QA/QC functional aspects and QMS internal Auditor. • 10 years' experience for graduate engineers and 15 years' experience for diploma holders in similar positions in Oil & Gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable. • Sound working knowledge in Welding / NDT / Heat Treatment / Painting / Coating and associated Quality / Inspection / Testing requirements and acceptance criteria related to the construction of major oil & gas Process Plants and Cross-Country Pipelines construction. • Familiar with international Codes, Standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASTM, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO, BS EN, SSPC, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC spec etc.) • Hands on experience in Qualification, Testing and performance monitoring of Welding / NDT / Heat treatment Procedures, RTRP / Painting / Coating systems, Welders / NDT technicians / Blasters / Painters / Laminators etc.,