Summary
ABIS is seeking a Piping QC Inspector for a field-based role in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The role involves inspecting piping fabrication and installation, witnessing tests, checking materials and welds, and documenting results and non-conformances. The inspector will coordinate inspection hold points and support punch-list closure and handover documentation. Applicants should have 5–8 years of relevant project experience and a diploma or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; CSWIP or CWI certification is preferred.
The posting
As published on abis.com.sa. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
SECTION I: Job Summary
The QC Inspector – Piping performs inspection and testing of piping fabrication and installation activities to verify compliance with isometrics, welding procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
SECTION II: Job Analysis
Duties & Responsibilities
· Perform in-process and final inspections on piping fabrication and installation works.
· Witness hydrotests, NDE activities (RT/UT/PT/MT), and other required tests per the ITP.
· Verify pipe fit-up, alignment, and welding against approved isometrics and WPS.
· Verify materials, spools, and fittings against material certificates and specifications.
· Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
· Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors.
· Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
· Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment used on site.
· Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for piping works.
· Ensure work fronts comply with approved method statements and piping codes (ASME B31.3).
· Support preparation of quality documentation for piping handover dossiers.
Requirements
SECTION III: Performance Indicators
Evaluated Based on • Inspection accuracy and completeness
• Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances
• First-time weld/inspection acceptance rate
• Adherence to inspection schedules/hold points
• Quality of inspection documentation
SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities
Core Competencies • Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
Technical Skills • Piping Inspection Techniques
• Reading Isometrics, P&IDs & Welding Maps
• Welding Inspection & NDE Awareness (RT/UT/PT/MT)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Measuring & Testing Equipment Use
• QC Documentation & Reporting
SECTION V: Required Experience and Education
Experience • 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on piping construction/fabrication projects.
Education • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• QC/inspection certification (e.g., CSWIP, CWI) preferred.
SECTION VI: LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
Supervisory / Managerial: No supervisory responsibility.
Financial: No financial or budget authority.
SECTION VII: MISCELLANEOUS JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
General Profile / Specifications: • Field-based role requiring daily presence on active piping work fronts
• Exposure to site/construction conditions
• May require shift work or extended hours to cover inspection hold points