FSI-JB-573 / Mechnical QA/QC

Mechanical QA/QC Engineer – Detailed Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical QA/QC Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect mechanical installation activities at the project site.
  
• Ensure all mechanical works comply with approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
  
• Prepare and maintain Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and quality procedures.
  
• Prepare and submit Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Work Inspection Requests (WIRs/IRs).
  
• Inspect installation of:
  
  • HVAC systems
    
  • Chilled water piping
    
  • Ductwork
    
  • AHU and FCU
    
  • Pumps
    
  • Valves
    
  • Cooling towers
    
  • Ventilation and exhaust systems
    
  • Plumbing systems
    
  • Fire-fighting systems
    
  • Mechanical equipment and piping
    
• Inspect ductwork installation, supports, insulation, dampers, access panels, and related accessories.
  
• Inspect chilled water piping, pipe supports, valves, insulation, pressure testing, and flushing.
  
• Verify installation of mechanical equipment according to approved drawings and manufacturer recommendations.
  
• Conduct inspections for pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, flushing, cleaning, and equipment installation.
  
• Review and verify material certificates, test certificates, and approved material submittals.
  
• Ensure materials delivered to site comply with approved specifications and project requirements.
  
• Identify non-conforming works and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Prepare and follow up on NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), observations, and corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, engineers, and site teams for inspections and approvals.
  
• Review Method Statements, Material Submittals, ITPs, and inspection procedures.
  
• Maintain QA/QC documentation, inspection records, test reports, and quality logs.
  
• Ensure mechanical works are coordinated with architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP services.
  
• Participate in site inspections, quality meetings, coordination meetings, and testing & commissioning activities.
  
• Monitor testing and commissioning of HVAC and mechanical systems.
  
• Review testing and commissioning reports before submission to the consultant/client.
  
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings, operation & maintenance documents, and final handover documentation.
  
• Ensure all outstanding quality issues are closed before project handover.
  

Testing & Inspection Knowledge

The candidate should have experience with:

• Hydrostatic pressure testing
  
• Chilled water pressure testing
  
• Duct leakage testing
  
• Flushing and cleaning of piping systems
  
• Air balancing / TAB
  
• HVAC equipment testing
  
• Pump testing
  
• Functional testing
  
• Insulation inspection
  
• Welding inspection
  
• Pipe installation inspection
  
• Equipment alignment and installation checks
  
• Testing & commissioning documentation
  

Standards & Codes

Knowledge of applicable standards and requirements such as:

• ASHRAE
  
• SMACNA
  
• ASHRAE/SMACNA requirements for HVAC works
  
• ASME
  
• ASTM
  
• NFPA, where applicable
  
• Project specifications
  
• Local authority requirements
  
• Client/consultant quality requirements
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• 3–7 years of relevant QA/QC experience in mechanical/MEP projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, chilled water, piping, and mechanical installation works.
  
• Good knowledge of ITP, MIR, WIR/IR, NCR, Method Statements, and inspection procedures.
  
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules.
  
• Experience in high-rise buildings, commercial buildings, residential projects, hotels, hospitals, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
  
• UAE/GCC experience is an advantage.
  
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and documentation skills.
  

Short Client Requirement

Mechanical QA/QC Engineer with 3–7 years of experience in mechanical/MEP construction projects. Must have strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water piping, ductwork, plumbing, mechanical equipment installation, testing & commissioning, ITP, MIR, WIR/IR, NCR, method statements, material approvals, and quality inspections. UAE/GCC experience preferred.