Mechanical Inspector

Mechanical Inspector

Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Employment Type: Project-Based

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and verification of mechanical equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities.


• Inspect rotating equipment and machinery including pumps, compressors, turbines, engines, and associated systems.


• Review mechanical fabrication, installation, alignment, assembly, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.


• Witness mechanical testing, hydrotesting, performance testing, and commissioning activities.


• Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, client specifications, and QA/QC requirements.


• Review inspection reports, test records, material certificates, NCRs, and quality documentation.


• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, clients, and project teams to resolve quality issues and ensure project compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, with strong exposure to rotating equipment and machinery.


• Proven experience inspecting:
  
  
  
  • Pumps
  
  
  • Compressors
  
  
  • Turbines
  
  
  • Engines
  
  
  • Mechanical Packages and Equipment
  
  
  
  


• Strong knowledge of international standards including:
  
  
  
  • ASME
  
  
  • API
  
  
  • ASTM
  
  
  • BS
  
  
  
  


• Valid CSWIP 3.1 certification.


• API 510 certification is mandatory.


• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is preferred.


• API 653 certification is an advantage but not required.


• Strong understanding of mechanical inspection procedures, equipment testing, commissioning, and QA/QC requirements.


• Must possess a valid passport and be willing to travel for international project assignments.

Preferred Experience

• Refinery, Petrochemical, LNG, EPC, Offshore, and Oil & Gas Construction Projects.


• Vendor/shop inspections and third-party inspection activities.


• Mechanical equipment commissioning and startup support.