Piping & Mechanical Inspector (Oil & Gas)

About the role

Q-Sourcing Servtec, a manpower management firm operating across East Africa, is recruiting on behalf of its client SINOPEC a competent, skilled and experienced Piping & Mechanical Inspector to work at site. The inspector carries out quality assurance and quality control checks on piping and mechanical works.

Key responsibilities

• Help compile the company Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), Quality Procedures and related QA/QC documentation before fabrication or construction begins.
• Witness and monitor site piping and mechanical activities and inspections against the approved plans and procedures.
• Perform all aspects of piping and mechanical inspection with minimum supervision, ensuring ITP stages are followed.
• Review IFC P&IDs, ISOs and vessel drawings so that the correct Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) are referenced with weld details.
• Inspect materials, weld quality and testing, review radiographic films and witness pressure tests, finalising test documentation.
• Coordinate site inspections, non-destructive testing and the site QC plan with site teams and vendors, and identify and control non-conformances (NCRs).
• Prepare regulatory documentation for the client and compile all quality control documents on time.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or trained qualification (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI).
• At least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, especially on large construction projects, with knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
• Previous Syncrude inspection experience is a must; previous tie-in execution experience is a must.
• Good knowledge of instrumentation codes and standards, TOTAL E&P general specifications and oil and gas construction contractors.
• Significant responsibility in multi-discipline teams or projects.
• English is mandatory.

Required skills

• Familiarity with international oil and gas industry codes, standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and computer literacy skills.