(QA/QC)-Structural & Civil Works Inspector -Onsite

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(QA/QC)-Structural & Civil Works Inspector -Onsite

Job Description

Job Title: Structural & Civil Works Inspector (QA/QC)
Company: KBR
Location: Abu Al Khaseeb, Basra, Iraq
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract

Rotation: 48 hours/week (8hrs/day, 6 days a week)

Required Nationals Iraqi Nationals

Transportation: Not provided, candidate should have own vehicle / arrange transportation for

commuting daily.

About Company

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Purpose

• Ensure all works (earthworks, concrete, steel structures, foundations, drainage, roads, etc.) are executed in full compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
• Provide independent inspection and verification of contractor activities in line with approved ITPs and QCPs.
• Monitor and follow-up the quality performance of EPC Contractor and subcontractors during construction.
• Identify, report, and follow-up non-conformities (NCRs) and ensure proper corrective actions.
• Support and promote project HSSE requirements within QA/QC activities and inspections

Job Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform daily site inspections for all civil and structural works:
  • Earthworks, grading, compaction
  • Foundations, piling, concrete works
  • Structural steel erection
  • Roads, drainage, and infrastructure works
• Witness and verify construction activities and tests:
  • Soil testing, compaction tests
  • Concrete tests (slump, cubes, curing)
  • Rebar inspection, formwork checks
  • Structural alignment and installations
  • Daily/weekly inspection reports
  • Progress and quality status feedback

• Interface with:
  • QA/QC Lead and discipline engineers
  • Construction team and supervisors
  • Third-party inspectors and laboratories
• Support resolution of technical and quality issues.

HSE Responsibility

• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in compliance with HSE requirements.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions and promote a safe working environment.
• Participate in toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Approved drawings and AFC documents
  • Project specifications and standards
  • Applicable international codes

ITP / TQ / Documentation

• Review and follow applicable Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and Quality Control Plans (QCP).
• Witness hold, witness, and review points as per agreed inspection levels.
• Review and validate Inspection Reports (ITR), RFI, test results, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure traceability and proper quality records management.

Contractor Supervision

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor construction quality practices.
• Attend:
  • Inspections and tests
  • Quality walkthroughs
  • Site coordination meetings
• Ensure contractor implements:
  • Approved procedures and method statements
  • Corrective actions for non-conformities

Non-Conformities & Reporting

• Issue and track NCRs, observations, and punch items.
• Verify closure of corrective actions.
  • Prepare: Daily/weekly inspection reports
  • Progress and quality status feedback

Coordination

• Interface with:
  • QA/QC Lead and discipline engineers
  • Construction team and supervisors
  • Third-party inspectors and laboratories

• Support resolution of technical and quality issues.

HSE RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in compliance with HSE requirements.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions and promote a safe working environment.
• Participate in toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations.

Technical Qualification & Skills

Professional Experience

• More than 10 years of experience in civil/structural construction and QA/QC inspection on large EPC/EPSCC construction projects (oil & gas, infrastructure, utilities, or large industrial plants).
• Previous experience as Structural & CW Inspector or equivalent role on major projects.
• Experience in Middle East projects and/or remote site operations is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of:

• Civil and structural construction methods
• Concrete works, earthworks, foundations, steel structures
• Inspection techniques and test witnessing

Familiarity with:

• ITP / QCP / NCR processes
• International standards (ACI, ASTM, BS, ISO, etc.)

Level / Diploma

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Accreditation preferred
• Preferred Successful completion of ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training or transition course, preferred

Soft skills

• Proficiency in English mandatory.
  Strong field presence.
• Good communication and coordination skills with multicultural teams.
• Proactive, vigilant, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to intervene, stop unsafe work, and manage conflicts when required.

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Basrah Oil Company (BOC) is undertaking the Iraq Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) project to provide treated seawater to the oil fields in southern Iraq (for injection).

Phase 1 capacity will produce 5.0 million barrels of water per day (MMBWPD), with a subsequent Full Buildout phase of 7.5 MMBWPD (5 MMBWPD [phase1] + 2.5 MMBWPD).

The project includes the following components for the Phase 1 Capacity:

• Site development + Non process buildings
• Ancillary systems and buildings
• Marine works
• Seawater Treatment Facility
• Power generation facility (power plant)
• Fuel gas pipeline and fuel gas stations

The position will be permanently assigned to site during construction, working in multicultural environment.