Senior Mechanical/Asset Integrity Inspector

Company Description

We are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. The role supports proposal development through inspection estimation and contributes technical input in metallurgy, corrosion, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), adopting a value-added approach to enhance client satisfaction.

Job Description

• Execute and lead fit-up/welding/VT & dimensional inspections, and final release/hand-over documentation.
• Drive ITP/QCP execution: manage hold/witness points, verify readiness, raise NCR/punch items, and close with objective evidence.
• Welding compliance: review WPS/PQR, witness PQR/WPQ, verify welder performance/qualifications, and validate PWHT/HT records.
• NDE coordination & verification (VT/MT/PT/RT/UT as scope): confirm method, extent, acceptance, reporting; review RT films/records.
• Testing: witness hydrostatic/pneumatic tests, verify test packs, calibration evidence, reinstatement, and dossier completeness.
• Boilers/pressure vessels/tanks: support fabrication/repair/modification and in-service Asset Integrity scope, conduct thickness surveys and corrosion/erosion checks for boilers/modules.
• Perform protective coating/painting inspection: surface preparation verification, environmental controls, DFT checks, curing/document review as per project spec/ITP.
• Coordinate inspections with vendors/manufacturers, issue inspection release notes in client systems, and prepare inspection reports with supporting records for client review/approval.
• Support vendor qualification audits, vendor performance evaluation, and PQMS/ISO 9001 alignment on projects (where required).
• Apply metallurgy/corrosion awareness to interpret MTCs/test results, assess welding/HAZ risks, and recognise degradation indicators.
• Participate in RCFA: evidence capture, inspection history/NDE review, failure hypothesis support, and CAPA recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Build inspection manhour/cost estimates and execution/resource plans from RFQ/spec/ITP: LOE for welding, NDE, PWHT, testing, coating, documentation/MDR; define assumptions/exclusions/risks; track actual vs estimate and capture lessons learned.
• Demonstrate structured ramp-up on new scopes/clients/standards: rapid spec/ITP alignment, early escalation of uncertainties, disciplined documentation, zero compromise on safety/compliance.
• Right-first-time inspection packages: clean traceability, correct hold-point execution, minimal rework, defensible accept/reject decisions, and MDR/closeout that passes client audit without complications.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Production Engineering degree or diploma (or equivalent technical qualification).
• 15+ years inspection experience across piping/welding/testing and documentation control; coating inspection.
• Must be physically fit and medically capable of performing inspections in diverse environments, including offshore locations and confined spaces.
• Demonstrable pressure equipment experience: boilers/pressure vessels (fabrication/repair/in-service scope) and related integrity activities.
• Strong command of typical codes (project dependent): ASME II/V/VIII/IX, ASME B31.3, API 570, API 1104, AWS D1.1; plus, pipeline/valve/tank references when required (e.g., B31.4/B31.8, API 598, API 650, PCC-2).
• Welding/inspection: CSWIP 3.1 / AWS CWI; NDE Level II/Level III (RT/PT/MT/UT) credentials.
• Pressure equipment/tanks/corrosion: API 510, API 653, API RP 571, API RP 577.
• Client approvals (advantage in Kuwait): KNPC/KOC
• Valid Kuwaiti Driving License.