QC Inspector - Piping (Brownfield)

Location: Onshore, Qatar (office based)

Contract Duration: 1-year contract from start date

We are seeking an experienced QC Inspector - Piping (Brownfield) to oversee quality control and inspection activities for a major Oil & Gas project. This role requires a strong background in piping inspection, welding, and NDT, ensuring compliance with international standards and project specifications.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with experience in quality control within a multi-discipline construction environment.
• Formal training in QC and membership with a recognised professional institution is preferred.
• Mandatory certifications:
  • CSWIP 3.2 / AWS Senior Welding Inspector
  • BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2
  • ASNT NDT Level-II
• Equivalent certifications from internationally recognised organisations may be considered.

Experience Requirements:

• 10 years of experience for degree holders and 15 years for diploma holders in a similar role within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Prior experience in the GCC region is desirable.
• Hands-on expertise in CRA Clad / Lined Pipelines, exotic material welding inspection (DSS, SDSS, Ni, Cr), and flow line piping.
• Strong knowledge of international standards such as API, ASME, ASTM, NACE, DIN.
• Understanding of QC processes and testing requirements for major Oil & Gas / Petrochemical construction projects.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment, coordinating effectively with contractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement quality inspection procedures for construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Conduct and coordinate inspections, tests, and punch listings in line with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Project Quality Plan, ITPs, and contractual specifications.
• Maintain inspection records and documentation for all QA/QC activities.
• Verify that all testing and measuring equipment is calibrated and records are maintained.
• Perform site surveillance to identify and rectify non-conformances, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are in place.
• Assist in the review and approval of Contractor QA/QC documents, including QCPs, ITPs, WPS/PQRs, material approvals, and project dossiers.
• Monitor and witness fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing activities for piping, structural steel, tanks, and heaters.
• Oversee welding, NDT, PWHT, hardness testing, alloy verification, and coating activities.
• Conduct receiving inspections of project materials, ensuring traceability of piping bulk materials, welding consumables, and coatings.
• Track and report contractor performance, issuing non-conformance reports (NCRs) and surveillance reports where necessary.
• Support corrective action processes to close out non-conformances efficiently.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major Oil & Gas project, ensuring quality and compliance in a dynamic and challenging Brownfield environment. If you have the expertise and are looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Apply now to discuss further details.