QC Inspector - Mechanical

Role Overview

QC Inspector - Mechanical at Samsung E&A. This position is based on-site at project locations.

Company Overview

Samsung E&A is a specialized EPC company providing comprehensive solutions across the plant industry. With 50 years of pioneering experience in the Korean plant industry, the company has successfully delivered numerous projects worldwide and established itself as a globally competitive engineering firm. Samsung E&A operates across Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO sectors. Services span feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M.

Role Purpose

To maintain and improve site quality by conducting systematic inspections of mechanical work, ensuring compliance with corporate and project quality standards, international codes, and contractual requirements. The role involves managing inspection activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and documenting quality findings throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform inspections on mechanical discipline to determine whether work conforms to quality requirements and record results on established forms.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles and practices to inspection activities.
• Carry out inspections of mechanical systems, including pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Perform surveillance to ensure tests are conducted in accordance with international codes and standards.
• Monitor quality control and inspection techniques for mechanical systems.
• Control inspection status using systematic tools such as inspection matrices.
• Update inspection status through efficient inspection tracking tools.

Process Management

• Set and apply practical inspection processes for the mechanical discipline based on project requirements and International Codes, providing Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and managing inspection matrices.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans and manage associated matrices.
• Conduct Preparatory Meetings with Subcontractors related to mechanical Definable Features of Work.
• Generate client Requests For Inspection (RFI) providing sufficient notice for hold, witness and inspection points.
• Coordinate inspections with client inspectors.
• Perform and coordinate inspections with clients.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare inspection records for reflection on MC documentation.
• Report nonconformities and observations found during inspections to QC Supervisors and QC Managers.
• Prepare Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) under QC Supervisor or QC Manager direction.
• Control NCRs to be closed out within the due date and support preparation of Corrective Action Plans.
• Prepare, review and track material submittals required for mechanical Definable Features of Work prior to Preparatory Meetings.

General Quality Activities

• Contribute to the improvement of site quality by handling quality issues in accordance with corporate and project quality standards.
• Maintain quality activities in accordance with the established quality management system.
• Carry out QC Supervisor responsibilities in their absence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field.
• 0 to 10 years of relevant experience in QA/QC inspections.
• Familiarity with project specifications and standards and medium to large-sized project experience.
• Experience in oil, gas, petrochemical or power plants.
• Engineering and Construction Company working experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (e.g. ASME).
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Inspection techniques and tools, material testing methods and documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Discipline knowledge and experience in process vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, compressors and pumps.

Additional Information

Certifications Required

• Welding: (1) AWS as a CWI, or (2) TWI CL as a CSWIP 3.1 WI, or (3) an approved equivalent certification level and scheme.
• Mechanical: API 510, 570, 653 for inspection of pressure vessels, piping and storage tanks.
• Coating: SAEP-316 Level II by (1) NACE as CIP, or (2) SSPC as PCI, or (3) TWI CL as BGAS-CSWIP, or (4) an approved equivalent certification scheme.
• Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Level II.
• ASNT Level II or III.
• NACE CIP Level 1 for coating inspection or CIP Level 2 for Cathodic Protection.

Benefits

• Accommodation.
• Transportation.
• Annual Leave Ticket.
• Medical Insurance.