QC Inspector - Piping and Welding

Role Overview

QC Inspector - Piping and Welding at Samsung E&A. The role is based on a project site; specific location details are available on the employer's original posting.

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 executed numerous projects worldwide and grown into a globally competitive engineering firm. Samsung E&A expands its business across engineering disciplines including Oil and Gas processing, Refinery, Petrochemical, Energy Transition, Environmental, Industrial and BIO sectors. The company delivers services from feasibility studies through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation and maintenance.

Role Purpose

The QC Inspector ensures quality compliance for piping and welding work by performing inspections against project requirements, international codes and standards, and quality management system procedures. The role coordinates with clients and subcontractors to verify conformance, manage inspection documentation, control non-conformances, and deliver project quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning and Documentation

• Establish inspection and test plans and record forms aligned with project requirements and international codes and standards.
• Prepare, review and approve inspection test plans (ITP) submitted by subcontractors.
• Prepare, review and approve material approval requests (MAR) submitted by subcontractors.
• Set and apply practical inspection processes for the piping discipline based on project requirements and international codes.
• Control inspection status through systematic tools such as inspection matrix.
• Generate client Requests For Inspection (RFI) with sufficient notice for hold, witness and inspection points.

Material Receiving and Verification

• Check and verify material and equipment received is in good condition.
• Verify that material received complies with material requests by reviewing related documents.
• Inspect incoming material deliveries by confirming specifications and compliance with approved submittals.
• Conduct visual and measurement tests in conjunction with the onsite logistics team.
• Reject and facilitate the return of unacceptable materials.

Inspection Execution

• Carry out inspections on the piping discipline to determine whether work performed conforms to quality requirements and record results.
• Perform and coordinate inspections with the client.
• Conduct pre-fabricated spool reviews including welding history and perform associated inspections.
• Review and approve test packages, line walks, punch preparation and hydro test inspections.
• Monitor RT backlog as per project requirements.

Non-Conformance and Corrective Action

• Prepare and review inspection reports recording inspection results.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCR) for non-compliance.
• Control NCRs to be closed within the due date.
• Support preparation of corrective action plans.
• Investigate and analyze nonconformities and observations and determine solutions.
• Ensure lessons learned are applied and proper preventive action conducted.

Client and Subcontractor Coordination

• Perform and coordinate inspections with the client.
• Conduct preparatory meetings with subcontractors related to piping definable features of work.
• Review and track material submittals required for piping definable features of work prior to preparatory meetings.
• Control quality violations through regular toolbox talks with the construction team.

Supervisory and Additional Duties

• Carry out QC Supervisor responsibilities in their absence.
• Perform quality activities in accordance with the established quality management system.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or higher.
• Overall experience: 5 years.
• Experience in inspection specialty: 3 years.
• Contract scope of work: 2 years.
• Aramco experience is required.
• SAP No. and completion of CBT (Competency Based Training) preferred; if held, must be mentioned in CV.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codes ASME B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API 570, API 620 and 650, AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with P&ID documentation.
• Thorough knowledge and proven ability in material receiving inspection techniques.
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with related international codes and standards in particular discipline.

Welding Certification

• Certified as an American Welding Society CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or company-approved equivalent.

Competency Areas

• Quality Management.
• QA/QC Planning.
• Quality Audit.
• QC Execution.
• Quality Training.
• Client Management.
• Communication.
• Subcontractor Management (QAQC).
• Work Proficiency.
• Problem solving.
• Documentation Control.
• Technical Know-how.
• Decision Making.
• Reports preparation.

Practical Capabilities

• Plan and control inspections for medium-scale projects (USD 0.5–1.5 billion).
• Ability to check that suitable and appropriate inspection and test tools are used.
• Competency across ITP Study, Prevention and Solving Inconsistency, Pre-Inspection, RFI Management, Punch Clear Management, Punch Clear Implementation, Construction Completion, Pre-commissioning Activities, Plant Start-Up, Operation, Maintenance and Final Handover.
• Perform a variety of inspection functions with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Accommodation.
• Flight Tickets.
• Medical Insurance.
• Transportation.

Recruitment Commitment

Samsung E&A follows fair and merit-based recruitment practices. The company does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.