QA/QC Rotating Equipment Inspector

• Perform inspection and quality surveillance of rotating equipment in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, drawings, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.

• Inspect equipment such as:

  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Positive displacement pumps
  • Compressors
  • Gas turbines
  • Steam turbines
  • Expander turbines
  • Fans and blowers
  • Gearboxes
  • Agitators and mixers
  • Other packaged rotating equipment.

• Review and verify vendor/manufacturer documentation, drawings, datasheets, specifications, inspection procedures, and quality plans.

• Monitor manufacturing activities and ensure compliance with approved ITP, QCP, project specifications, and purchase orders.

• Conduct inspection of materials, components, machining, assembly, alignment, balancing, and dimensional checks.

• Witness and inspect FAT, mechanical run tests, performance tests, vibration tests, balancing tests, hydrostatic tests, and other applicable equipment testing.

• Verify equipment condition, workmanship, dimensional accuracy, tolerances, and assembly requirements.

• Inspect shafts, bearings, seals, couplings, impellers, casings, rotors, mechanical seals, lubrication systems, and associated components.

• Review material certificates, test reports, calibration certificates, NDT reports, welding documentation, and other quality records.

• Verify compliance of materials and components with approved specifications and applicable material standards.

• Review and monitor NDT activities, where applicable, including RT, UT, MT, PT, and visual inspection.

• Verify welding activities and associated WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, welding consumables, PWHT, and NDT records, where applicable to rotating equipment components.

• Conduct dimensional inspection using appropriate measuring equipment and verify critical dimensions against approved drawings.

• Monitor shaft alignment, coupling alignment, soft-foot checks, runout, clearances, and other critical inspection parameters.

• Witness dynamic/static balancing activities and review balancing reports.

• Inspect preservation, packing, storage, and protection of rotating equipment prior to shipment.

• Participate in pre-inspection meetings, inspection coordination meetings, quality review meetings, and technical discussions with vendors and project teams.

• Raise Inspection Reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Punch Lists where required.

• Follow up on NCR closure, corrective actions, repair procedures, and re-inspection activities.

• Review final manufacturing dossiers and ensure all required inspection and quality documentation is complete and traceable.

• Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable ADNOC specifications, project requirements, approved procedures, and international standards.

• Coordinate with QA/QC Engineers, client representatives, third-party inspectors, vendors, construction teams, and commissioning personnel.

• Provide technical input regarding equipment defects, deviations, repairs, and acceptance criteria.

• Ensure proper identification, traceability, and documentation of inspected equipment and components.

• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover activities as required.

• Maintain accurate inspection records and submit daily/weekly inspection reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant inspection experience in:

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Refinery
  • Power
  • Heavy Industrial / EPC projects
  • Related process industries.

• Strong experience in rotating equipment inspection.

• Previous experience with major EPC contractors, manufacturers, inspection companies, or oil & gas operators is preferred.

• ADNOC project experience is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning inspection.

• Good understanding of international codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.

• Ability to independently review technical documentation and inspection records.

CERTIFICATIONS

The following certifications will be considered an advantage:

• CSWIP / AWS / API certifications, where applicable
• NDT Level II certification in relevant methods
• ISO 9001 / Quality Management training
• Welding Inspection qualification
• Relevant rotating equipment inspection / machinery certification
• Other internationally recognized inspection certifications