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Senior Mechanical Inspector
Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 months ago
Full-timeonsiteMid-Senior Level
Job Description
- Perform mechanical inspections in accordance with approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and project specifications
- Conduct inspections on pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and static equipment
- Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, API, and Aramco standards
- Witness and review activities including welding, fabrication, NDT, hydrotesting, and installation
- Review and validate WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality and HSE requirements
- Identify non-conformities and support NCR issuance and close-out
- Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports, logs, and documentation
- Coordinate with client representatives, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of inspection activities
- Ensure compliance with project timelines, quality standards, and reporting requirements
- Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection practices in oil & gas projects
- Experience with Saudi Aramco standards and approvals (preferred)
- Familiarity with EPC projects involving metallic and non-metallic systems
- Hands-on experience in NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering OR 2-year Industrial/Technical Diploma in Mechanical discipline
- Minimum 6 years of inspection experience (for Engineering Degree holders)
- Minimum 12 years of inspection experience (for Diploma holders)
- Mandatory Certifications:
- AWS Senior CWI or CSWIP 3.2
- API 570 (Piping Inspector)
- API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector)
- API 653 (Storage Tank Inspector)