PIPING INSPECTOR

Job Purpose

To perform inspection and surveillance activities for piping fabrication, installation, testing, and mechanical completion works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, quality requirements, and project procedures during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases of the FLNG project.

Main Responsibilities

Perform inspection activities for piping fabrication, installation, testing, and reinstatement works.
Verify all piping works are executed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable international standards.
Ensure compliance with Quality Control Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project quality requirements.
Coordinate inspection activities with Construction, QA/QC, Engineering, Commissioning, and subcontractor teams.
Support Mechanical Completion and handover activities.
Identify non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Ensure inspection records and quality documentation are properly completed and maintained.

Key Activities

Perform inspections of:
- Piping fabrication activities
- Pipe spool installation
- Pipe supports
- Valves and fittings
- Pressure vessels interfaces
- Flanges and bolted connections
- Pipe routing and erection
Verify piping materials and bulk materials are certified and compliant with project specifications and standards.
Witness and verify:
- Hydrostatic testing
- Pneumatic testing
- Flushing activities
- Leak testing
- Reinstatement activities
- Mechanical Completion checks
Review welding and NDT reports for compliance with project requirements.
Verify piping systems are installed according to approved drawings and specifications.
Ensure inspection activities are performed according to approved ITPs and Quality Control Plans.
Raise, monitor, and close quality observations and non-conformance reports.
Participate in punch listing, Mechanical Completion, and handover activities.
Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors during inspection activities.
Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or related discipline.
Minimum 6 years of experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, FLNG, FPSO, Refinery, Offshore, or EPC projects.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Piping Inspection activities.
Previous FLNG/FPSO experience is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Proven experience in piping inspection activities within Oil & Gas projects.
Strong knowledge of:
- Piping fabrication and installation
- Welding inspection
- Pressure testing activities
- Pipe supports and structural interfaces
- Material traceability systems
- Mechanical Completion process and handover
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- QA/QC Construction Management Systems
Familiar with:
- ASME B31.3
- ASME Section V
- ASME Section VIII
- API standards
- International piping codes and standards
Good knowledge of:
- Welding procedures and qualifications
- NDT methods and interpretation
- Construction and Commissioning HSE requirements
- Microsoft Office Package
Strong reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
Ability to work in multicultural EPC project environments.

Certifications

API 570 Piping Inspector certification preferred
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector certification preferred
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification preferred
NDT Level 2 certification preferred
HSE certifications related to construction and commissioning activities
BOSIET / Offshore Survival certification preferred

Piping Inspector

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