Job Description and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The QAQC Inspector - Piping / Welding is responsible to ensure that all field piping / welding construction and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with the provisions of the Construction Quality Plan and AP Engineering Requirements.

III, NATURE AND SCOPE

Safety & Quality are very important aspect in all project phases,
Travel might require for this position both short & long business trips as needed.

IV. DIMENSIONS:

• Coordinating site construction activities with Engineers / QC Piping - Welding Inspectors of EPC Sub-contractors and Client.

• Working in a Mega size project

• Multi- project Type: EPC Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Infrastructure Plants

V. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

An approved QAQC Inspector - Piping / Welding has the responsibility and commensurate authority to accomplish the following duties:

• Reporting to Site QAQC Manager.
• Oversee and coordinate inspection of on-plot UG & AG Piping system for the project scope.
• Monitoring and implementation of QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP, method statements and reporting deviations from the management system and contractual requirements of the project.
• Verifying that all necessary inspections and tests, as required of the project and by statutory regulations, are carried out and appropriate records are updated and maintained.
• Coordinating quality activities with subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site.
• Coordination with clients and third party inspection, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed witness inspections & tests.
• Monitoring NDT Special Process application, interpretation of results, interpretation of codes and standards, assist with preparation of procedures.
• Carry out Daily monitoring of Subcontractor Welding activities including Welder Performance, WQT, WPS / PQR review and application. Control of Weld Defect / Rejection rates and Repair actions / penalty status.
• Monitor Visual Inspection, Radiography/RTFI, UT(MUT - Manual UT), AUT (Automatic UT - ToFD or Phased Array), Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Ensuring close-out of all open issues / punch-points within the time frame agreed with the client.
• Reviewing and performing material receiving inspection as per company and client requirements utilizing the applicable standards and specifications.
• Performing assigned in-process and final products inspection and tests as identified in the Approved Inspection and Test Plans.
• Reviewing Sub contractor Procedures related to Piping Work Fabrication, Construction and Testing including Tie in or Hot tap as required.
• Monitoring Installation of Piping systems and pipe line for U/G, A/G Piping in either C/S, S/S, Aluminum, RTR, PVC, CPVC, GRE, GRVE, GRUP etc and verifying the related QC documentation.
• Preparing inspection & test reports of completed inspections & tests.
• Ensuring all equipment's, tools and materials meet with the project quality requirements and that personnel have been adequately trained to use them safely.
• Identification of non-calibrated equipment's and informing Subcontractor QC for expediting arrangements with Calibration agencies for timely calibration of the equipment's.
• Liaise with client representative concerning quality matters on site.
• To be conversant with the company QHSE procedures & policies and ensure that all the people on the site observe and implement them.
• Identifying near miss and nonconformities in materials, products, processes, procedures and reporting the near miss / nonconformities in the near miss / nonconformity report.
• Verification of implementation of corrective & preventive actions against the nonconformities and reporting results to line managers.
• Preparation and review of final quality dossiers / test packs.
• Submit weekly report and requested information / statistics to Department QA/QC Manager
• Liaise with QAQC Lead - Piping/Welding for all aspects of quality.

This position is accountable for the following end results:

V. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree -in Mechanical Engineering.
• Total 10 year of Experience of which 05yrs QC experience with direct scope description as Piping inspector/or supervisor in an EPC project.
• Saudi Aramco CBT Passed & previous project Approval.
• Knowledge of the ISO-9000 series International Standards
• Welding CSWIP 3.1 certified
• Knowledge of Underground Piping CS, SS, RTR, PVC, CPVC, GRE, GRVE, GRUP etc
• Knowledge in applicable industry standards and specifications like ASME Sec 1, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8.
• Have knowledge in welding inspection and fabrication of piping and vessels to international codes (ASME,API) would be beneficial.
• Have experience and thorough knowledge of codes such as ASME B31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME section VIII, API, ASTM and general piping system installation related codes and standards.
• Have experience of piping and support installation, Pressure Testing and Pipework cleaning and associated activities for insulation and coating.
• Ability to read and interpret Piping Isometrics and P & ID.
• Strong communicator written and oral
• Strong and effective coordinator
• Organized, disciplined, able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities and parallel tasks
• Strong Microsoft software skills, particularly Excel
• Report writing skills
• Experience of working in a multicultural project team

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Saudi Aramco CBT Passed & previous project approval.
• Previous oil & Gas Pipeline experience
• Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer