Inspection Engineer

Position Summary:

• Apave International India is seeking experienced Inspection Engineers specializing in QA/QC and offshore pipeline inspection to support major oil and gas and EPC projects.
• The role involves client-side quality assurance and quality control, third-party inspection (TPI), welding and fabrication inspection, material verification, quality documentation, and offshore pipeline installation activities. The successful candidate will ensure that project activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications, and applicable international codes and standards.

Responsibilities:

• QA/QC and Inspection Activities
• Prepare, review, and approve QA/QC procedures, Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), fabrication procedures, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification records.
• Monitor welding, fabrication, material traceability, non-destructive testing (NDT), mechanical testing, and pressure testing activities.
• Conduct client-side inspections and surveillance at fabrication yards and offshore pipeline-laying barges.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable ASME, API, and AWS codes.
• Raise and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring appropriate closeout.
• Review inspection records and verify final quality dossiers.
• Coordinate inspection activities with contractors, TPI agencies, fabrication teams, and offshore construction personnel.
• Project Coordination
• Work closely with the following project stakeholders:
• Client project and quality teams.
• EPC contractors.
• Fabrication yards.
• Third-party inspection (TPI) agencies.
• Welding and NDT teams.
• Material suppliers.
• Offshore installation and pipeline-laying barge teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in welding inspection, fabrication QA/QC, WPS/PQR review, ITPs/QAPs, and material traceability.
• Practical experience in offshore pipeline installation, preferably involving pipe-laying barges.

Mandatory Certifications:

• Valid NDT Level II certification in project-required methods, including Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and/or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Certification must be issued by a recognized certification body and meet applicable project requirements.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME, API, AWS, and project-specific standards.
• Ability to review welding and fabrication documentation.
• Knowledge of material inspection, traceability, NDT, and mechanical and pressure testing.
• Experience coordinating with clients, contractors, TPI agencies, and offshore project teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with TPI agencies and EPC contractors.
• Previous experience in offshore oil and gas or subsea pipeline projects.

About the Company:

• Apave International India provides inspection, testing, certification, and technical services across industrial sectors. The company is part of the Apave Group, which supports businesses in managing technical, human, environmental, and digital risks.