QC Inspector - Piping

Role Overview

QC Inspector - Piping at Samsung E&A, located in Fadhili, Saudi Arabia.

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 globally and 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

Perform quality inspections and control activities on piping discipline in accordance with the established quality management system, project requirements, and international codes and standards. Ensure all work conforms to quality requirements through systematic inspection planning, execution, documentation, and coordination with clients and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Planning & Control

• Establish inspection and test plans and record forms in accordance with project requirements and international codes and standards.
• Generate client Requests For Inspection (RFI) providing sufficient notice for hold, witness, and inspection points.
• Set and apply practical inspection processes for the piping discipline based on project requirements and international codes.
• Control inspection status using systematic tools such as inspection matrices.
• Manage and perform inspection of piping discipline.

Quality Documentation & Procedures

• Prepare and review quality procedure documents submitted by subcontractors including Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Material Approval Requests (MAR).
• Prepare, review, and approve related inspection reports recording inspection results.
• Review and track material submittals required for piping Definable Features of Work prior to preparatory meetings.
• Review pre-fabricated spool release and welding history.
• Review and approve test packages, line walk, punch preparation, and hydro test inspection.

Nonconformity & Corrective Action

• Control nonconformances to ensure closure within the due date.
• Support preparation of Corrective Action Plans.
• Investigate and analyze nonconformities and observations to determine solutions.
• Ensure lessons learned are applied and proper preventive action is conducted.

Material & Delivery Management

• 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.

Subcontractor & Client Coordination

• Perform and coordinate inspection with the client.
• Conduct preparatory meetings with subcontractors related to piping Definable Features of Work.
• Control quality violations through regular toolbox talks with the construction team.

Supervision & Leadership

• Carry out QC Supervisor responsibilities in their absence.
• Monitor RT backlog as per project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma or higher education.
• Overall experience: 5 years.
• Inspection specialty experience: 3 years.
• Contract scope of work experience: 2 years.
• Aramco experience required.
• Demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codes: ASME B 31.3, 31.4, 31.8, ASME, API 570, and AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with P&ID and pressure test packages.
• CBT Pass preferred for QC Inspector.
• SAP number preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical knowledge and familiarity with international codes and standards in piping discipline.
• Ability to select and verify suitable and appropriate inspection and test tools.
• Capability to plan and control inspections for medium-scale projects (0.5–1.5 billion dollar range).
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment.
• Anticipate inter-related discipline outcomes to minimize reworks.
• Client management.
• Communication.
• Work proficiency.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Documentation control.
• Technical know-how.
• Report preparation.

Additional Information

Accommodation, transportation, flight tickets, and medical insurance are provided.

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