Mechanical QC Inspector

Duration/Location

• Starting date: ASAP

• Duration: 12 Months

• Renewables : Yes

• Location: Sohar, Sultanate of Oman

• Status: Residential (5 days/week)

Activities

Mechanical QC Supervision & Compliance

• Supervise mechanical QC activities carried out by contractors and subcontractors at the main construction site.
• Verify and approve contractor drawings, fabrication procedures, and methodologies.
• Ensure that contractors have adequate equipment, manpower, and resources to meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual, technical, and Company quality standards.
• Assist in the organization, scheduling, and coordination of mechanical quality activities to meet project timelines.

Quality Audits, Inspections & Risk Assessment

• Conduct routine and random inspections of construction activities, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Assist in daily construction meetings related to mechanical QC.
• Support the review and validation of contractors’ Quality Control (QC) Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and construction procedures.
• Monitor the implementation of approved construction drawings, QC plans, and surveillance programs.
• Ensure proper documentation of material certification files, including vendor and contractor documentation.
• Perform QC visits, HSE inspections, and audits as per project quality control plans.
• Report quality concerns, non-conformities, and anomalies to the Site Quality Lead.

Welding & Material Control

• Monitor welding qualification processes and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure traceability of materials through systematic documentation and random PMI checks.
• Review and validate contractor non-conformance reports and their resolutions.
• Oversee contractor implementation of corrective actions for work deficiencies.

Coordination & Reporting

• Interface with the Site Construction team and Contractor’s QC site authority on mechanical QC issues.
• Attend daily and periodic construction/QC meetings with the contractor and project stakeholders.
• Monitor incoming material control from receipt to storage and final use.
• Engage in supply chain QC compliance, both on and off-site, as required.
• Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and System Acceptance Testing (SAT) for mechanical systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QC reports, including dashboard KPIs for project management.

HSSE & Safety Culture Development

• Promote a strong safety culture within the project team and contractor workforce.
• Ensure compliance with Company’s HSSE regulations and Code of Conduct.
• Stop and report any unsafe or non-compliant activity to the Site Quality Lead.

Working Relations

• Internal: Close collaboration with the Site Quality Lead, Site Construction team, and project stakeholders.
• External: Interface with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers for mechanical quality control activities.

Authority & Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical QC compliance and risk mitigation during all phases of construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Guarantee that mechanical QC personnel, equipment, and services meet project specifications.
• Promote continuous improvement in mechanical quality performance and ensure timely resolution of non-conformities.
• Ensure that all regulatory and contractual mechanical QC obligations are met.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Professional Experience (years): min 15 years’ Experience in QA QC activities
• Experience in similar position (years): mini 10 in similar role
• Level / Diploma: HNC or equivalent (with PCN/ ISO 9712, CSWIP or AWS CWI)
• Languages: English mandatory
• Strong background in LNG construction, welding, painting/coating, and NDT techniques
• Experience with construction audit techniques and mechanical inspection processes

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC management systems, construction standards, and risk assessment
• Familiarity with Company’s rules, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Experience in managing contractor relationships, negotiations, and team supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Email, reporting tools)

Soft Skills

• Strong team management and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with personnel of varied nationalities
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills