Sr. Surveyor Mechanical

Position Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Review applicable contractual requirements such as technical standards and specifications, identifying and communicating any potential execution or inspection challenges.
• Conduct inspection of pressure vessels and components (filters, boilers, storage tanks, etc.) from raw material to final stage as per relevant codes and standards such as ASME Sec-VIII. Activities include document review (QAP, WPS, PQR, WPQR, NDT procedures), material identification, applicable testing, and stage-wise inspection of welding and fabrication, including NDT, component inspection, and final hydraulic or pneumatic testing.
• Perform piping inspections for process plants, including stage-wise inspection, dimensional verification, and spool inspection at fabricator sites.
• Inspect pipes and tubes (ERW & SS) in accordance with ASTM, IS, and API standards, covering raw material to final inspection. This includes document review, witnessing UT, eddy-current testing, MPT, hydro-tests, and mechanical tests for black and galvanized pipes.
• Inspect piping components such as flanges, fittings, valves, and pumps, ensuring adherence to relevant codes and product standards.
• Inspect castings (e.g., shafts, roller assemblies, gears, mill heads) involving raw material identification, physical and chemical testing, ultrasonic testing, and final inspection after machining using MPI and DPI.
• Conduct inspections of steel structures for hydropower plants, including components such as radial gates, spillway stop logs, surge shafts, and trash racks, using MPI, DPI, and UT techniques.
• Select appropriate inspection techniques for assigned activities.
• Monitor, coach, and supervise one or more inspectors during project execution.
• Conduct vendor assessments, including audits on documentation, quality control, and assurance processes at vendor sites; review nonconformance follow-ups, assess QMS effectiveness, and assign vendor ratings based on performance.
• Coordinate and manage inspection projects, including preparation and implementation of inspection checklists, coordination of inspection for bought-out and fabricated items, and maintaining communication with clients.
• Execute all inspection activities diligently and impartially, recording results accurately within inspection reports.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Responsibilities

• Comply with all Bureau Veritas Cardinal Safety Rules.
• Adhere to company HSE policies, procedures, and legal requirements applicable to the work environment.
• Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of colleagues and others on-site.
• Report immediately any incidents, unsafe conditions, or practices to the line manager.
• Participate in identifying and sharing opportunities for HSE improvements.

Performance Evaluation Criteria (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of inspection reports to clients.
• Quality and accuracy of reports.
• Completion of inspections within allocated timeframes.
• Client claims and detention ratio.
• Customer satisfaction levels.
• Contribution to additional sales, cross-selling, and commercial opportunities.
• Active participation in knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination.

Qualification, Experience & Technical Knowledge

• Engineering Graduate / Diploma / B.Sc. (preferably in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including 3–5 years in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC principles and practices.
• NDT Level II qualification as per service line requirements.
• Sound knowledge of national and international codes, standards, and methodologies related to inspection activities.

Skills & Qualities

• Market-oriented professional with the ability to connect with clients at senior levels and convert relationships into business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Pleasing personality with a proactive and goal-driven approach.