Quality Inspector - Oilfield Equipment

About the role

As a Quality Inspector, you will make sure that products, materials and processes meet the required quality standards. You will carry out inspections, dimensional checks, NDT and material verification, review quality documentation, identify non-conformances and prepare clear inspection reports.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare initial and final inspection reports and conduct incoming inspections on equipment receipt.
• Perform dimensional inspections and measurement verification with appropriate tools.
• Carry out and coordinate NDT activities in line with acceptance criteria and standards.
• Develop repair scopes and inspection reports for supervisor review; ensure modifications are reviewed, approved, controlled and documented.
• Support audit preparation, calibration management and compliance activities.
• Coordinate PMI, PWHT and third-party inspection services, and prepare Certificates of Conformance and final documentation packages.
• Help implement, maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints and corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Interpret international standards and maintain API standards and product quality requirements.
• Liaise with production, engineering and quality teams and keep the workplace safe, organised and clean.

Required profile

• 5 years of experience in a similar role in an oil and gas mechanical or workshop environment (manufacturing of oilfield equipment such as manifolds, mandrels, crossovers and fittings, or repair and remanufacturing of API-standard equipment).
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• NDT Level II certification; CWI or CSWIP is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of API standards (API 6A, API 16A, API Spec 7-1, API 5CT) and ASME piping codes.
• NDE and hardness testing, PMI, and dimensional inspection with precision instruments.
• Calibration knowledge and familiarity with NDT methods.
• Preferred: welding technology and welding inspection knowledge.
• Understanding of QMS principles and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).