QC Mechanical/Piping Inspector Oil and Gas

About the Role

HUDSON is seeking a QC Mechanical/Piping Inspector to join their team in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is focused on implementing and overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities for mechanical and piping works, primarily within the oil and gas sector. The role requires 0-1 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement QA/QC activities, including surveillance of subcontractor and sub-supplier works, in accordance with approved ITPs, procedures, method statements, quality plans, and other control documents.
• Prepare, complete, and sign applicable records for quality surveillance, inspections, and testing.
• Conduct surveillance inspections to verify compliance with approved processes, procedures, specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform material receiving inspections to verify compliance with approved MTCs, project specifications, purchase orders, and material traceability requirements.
• Conduct and witness Welding Procedure Qualification Tests (WPQT/PQR) and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with client specifications and applicable international standards.
• Verify that welding activities are performed by qualified welders using approved WPSs and qualified welding consumables.
• Conduct fit-up, joint preparation, preheating, welding parameter, and visual inspections before, during, and after welding.
• Review and verify welding records, weld maps, material traceability, consumable control records, PWHT records, and weld repair history.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) activities, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), and Hardness Testing.
• Ensure NDE activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable standards.
• Witness flange management activities and piping/pipeline hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Review welding and inspection reports and ensure all quality records are complete, accurate, and maintained as per project requirements.
• Coordinate inspection activities with construction, engineering, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, and client representatives to ensure timely inspection, testing, and approval.
• Verify that all measuring and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and used within its validity period.
• Ensure full compliance with approved ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Plans, project specifications, and client quality requirements.
• Monitor and support the timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and verify implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Issue Inspection Release Notes (IRNs) for accepted products/works and sign or verify applicable test packs and QC dossiers.
• Participate in quality audits, toolbox talks, lessons learned, Right First Time (RFT) initiatives, and continual improvement programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports as required.
• Promote a strong quality culture while ensuring compliance with HSE requirements and safe working practices during all inspection activities.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 0-1 years of relevant experience in quality control for mechanical and piping works, preferably within the oil and gas industry.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Salary details for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.