Job Description/Specification:
We are seeking an experienced Piping Inspector to support a major Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) project in Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting piping installation activities, ensuring compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project specifications, quality standards, and applicable industry codes throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
Candidates must possess extensive inspection experience in both metallic piping systems and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) piping, with strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, testing, and project handover documentation.
About This Role
As a Piping Inspector, you will oversee piping installation quality, monitor welding and fit-up activities, verify materials, witness pressure testing, review test packs, manage inspection documentation, and support project completion through punch listing and final handover activities.
The position requires close coordination with construction, QA/QC, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure all piping systems are installed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Piping Inspection
- Conduct inspections of piping installation activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Verify piping materials, components, and documentation before installation.
- Inspect piping fit-up, alignment, welding activities, and fabrication quality.
- Monitor installation work to ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
Quality Control & Testing
- Witness pressure testing and hydrostatic testing activities.
- Review test packs and verify completion of inspection requirements.
- Ensure all inspection records and quality documentation are properly completed.
- Participate in punch listing, mechanical completion, and project handover activities.
QA/QC Documentation
- Prepare and maintain inspection reports and quality records.
- Review QA/QC documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and verify corrective actions.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
GRP & Metallic Piping Inspection
- Inspect welded Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel piping systems.
- Perform quality surveillance for GRP piping installation, including:
- Lamination inspections
- Joint bonding verification
- Hydrotest witnessing
- Ensure proper installation techniques and compliance with manufacturer requirements.
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Piping Inspector.
- Proven experience on process plants, desalination plants, water treatment facilities, or IWPP projects.
- Valid Qatar ID (QID).
- Immediate availability is highly preferred.
Mandatory Experience
Candidates must have practical inspection experience in both of the following:
Metallic Piping
- Welded Carbon Steel piping
- Alloy Steel piping
- Fit-up inspections
- Welding surveillance
- Pressure testing
GRP Piping
- Lamination inspection
- Joint bonding inspection
- Hydrotest witnessing
- Installation quality verification
Preferred Certifications
The following certifications are considered an advantage:
- API 570 – Piping Inspector
- CSWIP
- NDT Level II Certification
Technical Skills
- Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) implementation
- Material verification and traceability
- Welding inspection and surveillance
- Test pack review
- Hydrostatic and pressure testing
- QA/QC documentation
- NCR management
- Punch listing and project closeout
- Mechanical completion documentation
- Construction quality assurance
About the Project
This opportunity supports a major Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) involving desalination and water treatment facilities in Qatar. The project requires experienced piping inspection professionals capable of ensuring high-quality installation standards throughout construction and commissioning.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for experienced Piping Inspectors with a strong background in desalination plants, water treatment projects, petrochemical facilities, power plants, or other large industrial process plants. Professionals with expertise in both metallic piping and GRP piping inspection, along with strong QA/QC documentation and testing experience, are encouraged to apply.