Inspector I - Quality

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all non-destructive testing is performed in accordance with approved procedures by qualified and certified personnel.
• Verify validity of NDE Technician’s certification for NDE method to be employed.
• Verify calibration status, suitability and serviceability of equipment and consumables to be used.
• Coordinate NDE activities between subcontractor, contractor and within Petrofac.
• Monitor, supervise and assist NDE subcontractors to achieve quality standards.
• Witness performance of non-destructive testing and verify compliance with approved procedure.
• Interpret NDE results for acceptability to specification and code requirements.
• Review NDE reports and radiographs for compliance with procedure and code.
• Ensure ambient conditions are acceptable for required process output, including darkroom facilities.
• Ensure that materials, films, chemicals, etc. are stored and handled correctly.
• Review NDE procedures for suitability, compliance to specifications and code requirements.
• Maintain status of NDE performed, accepted/rejected and outstanding.
• Assist in the coordination of NDE activities.
• Monitor and report compliance with P & IDs, Isometric drawings, codes, standards and procedures, all fabrication, installation, erection and testing processes of process piping.
• Ensure piping installation and test procedure(s) are followed.
• Ensure installation of piping is in compliance with isometric drawings and code requirements with respect to; material, alignment, supports, valve type, valve orientation, heat trace, insulation, marking, tapings, take offs.
• Verify proper size and schedule of pipe, rating of flange face and fittings.
• Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper protection of piping and fittings.
• Ensure adequate valve access for operability and maintenance.
• Ensure operation of flange management system to include correct flange class, flange type, alignment, gasket, orifice plate, bolts, washers, nuts, bolt torque, use of insulation kit.
• Responsible for quality control & inspection of piping fabrication activities.
• Line checking and clearing the punch items before the pressure test on completed pipelines.
• Checking the piping materials as per codes and process standard specifications. Inspection of shop fabrication of piping spools and supports.
• Visual inspection of plant piping and preparing Punch list after installation.
• Perform inspection on erection and installation of prefabricated pipe lines. Checking of Material take off list. Review pressure test packages as per P&ID, Isometric drawings, test limit drawings and all related documents and witnessing pressure/leak testing.
• Line check prior to pressure test, ensuring provision of additional supports when required, spring hangers are locked, instruments, orifice plates and equipment are isolated or removed, blind flanges are correctly rated and certified, valves removed or isolated, vent and drain valves installed.
• Prepare punch list prior to pressure test, categorize items, ensure all A-items cleared prior to pressure test.
• Witness pressure test, ensure gauges and recorders are within valid calibration, inhibitors in use as required by specification, line flushed, vented and filled. Monitor pressure and sign off records.
• Prepare final punch list of outstanding actions/items, categorize and monitor clearance.
• Inspect line reinstatement, drain, dry and preservation and sign off records.

Essential Qualifications And Skills

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• CSWP 3.1 or AWS CWI for Welding and NDT Level II Certifications for NDE.
• CSWIP film interpretation/CSWIP 3.2.2/ RTFI Level II Certification through Petrofac for RT interpretation.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as Welding/Piping/Pipeline QC Inspector & Painting/coating/Refractory/Fireproofing QC Inspector.
• Should have experience in oil & gas/petrochemical industry.
• Should have previously worked with major EPC contractor or their subcontractors.