HQSE Health, Quality, Safety and Environment

Mechanical Inspector -LNG

CompanyA Reputed Oil and Gas CompanyExperience11-15 years
Date of posting2008-07-03 9:01Salary indicationCompetitive
CategoryHQSE Health, Quality, Safety and Environment Start dateImmediate
RegionMiddle EastDurationApprox 3 years
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationUAE
Description A Reputed Oil and Gas Company is on the immediate look out for a Mechanical Inspector.

Key Responsibilities
- Reviews RFC (Released For Construction) drawings, construction plans and specifications to ensure complete familiarity with their function and the totality of the construction work.
- Review, approve and authorize the quality - / inspection - / NDT documents (like PQP, ITP and NDT reports).
- Ensures proper storage and preservation of materials and sensitive items.
- When appropriate authorizes / witnesses contractors pre-commission tests and / or calibrate equipment prior to installation.
- Assure that all the quality requirements and inspections are performed in accordance with the approved Project Quality Plan and / or Inspection Test Plan.
- Monitors construction quality on a daily basis.
- Review craft skill certificates (like welder qualification) and witnesses any on-site craft tests to determine the proficiency of any laborers.
- Monitors and stays abreast of the day-to-day work of Contractor and / or inspection services specific to his/her discipline and ensures their qualifications.
- Discusses quality deficiencies, construction deviations and inspection findings with the Mechanical Lead & Construction Constractor and develops win-win solutions.
- Provides discipline specific construction feedback to the Mechanical Lead that can be used in improving subsequent Contracts and/or improve product quality.
- Works with the Contractor to make them aware of industry best practices and safety guidelines that are specific to their discipline.
- In consultation with the Mechanical Lead interfaces with the Contractor inspectors on discipline specific issues.
- Reports major Contractor performance and quality deficiencies to the Mechanical Lead for resolution.
- Brings any safety, environmental or security issues to the attention of the Mechanical Lead / Construction Manager.
- Assure that all inspection records / quality documents and relevant poject documents will be maintained and archived according the project execution plan (hardcopy and / or electronically).
- Assist in developing the commissioning plans for the asset.
- QA/QC requirements associated with equipment manufacture and supply, fabrication and field assembly/construction are fully addressed.
- Performs visual inspections.
Skills Technical Skills
- Relevant Mechanical Engineering degree (Bachelor or equivalent)
- At least 10 - 15 years relevant experience within inspection / quality assurance / quality control
- At least 10 years experience within new construction projects, preferable LNG terminals / pipelines / both green field and brown field / $150 MM range
- Knowledge of relevant Inspection codes, like ASME / API
- Ability to read, interpret and to judge NDT reports
- Qualified X-ray / radiography interpreter (preference)
- Strong safety and environmental beliefs.
- Ability to read, interpret and understand technical drawings (piping, structural, electrical, instrument, civil, etc.)
- Broad knowledge of construction, commissioning and inspection best practices.
- The ability to identify and intervene in problem areas, well developed problem solving skills
- Be able to conduct technical and management audits
- Must have specific knowledge related to piping, welding (incl. pre heat and heat treatment), materials, corrosion aspects, structural surveying, the handling and setting of heavy equipment, equipment leveling and tie-down procedures, installing and pre-commissioning of static equipment
- Knowledge of hydro testing procedures and piping design codes
- A sound knowledge of NDT Inspection techniques, like PMI, MPT, DPT, UT and X-ray / radiography
- Knowledge of painting / coating and isolation procedures
- Preferred experiences with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Interpersonal Skills
- Highly motivated self starter with ability to work unsupervised (senior level)
- Excellent team working and influencing skills in order to appraise, evaluate and advise other companies, authorities and technical disciplines
- Maturity and the ability to respect and value all people’s contributions
- Ability to work at both a management level and at a hands on engineering level
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- Ability to deal with multiple simultaneous activities.
- Proven ability to resolve conflict and solve problems
- The ability to influence without causing conflict
- Well organized and methodical
- Good presentational skills, both written and verbal in English
- Experience with word processing in Word and Excel spreadsheets
Remarks
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