Engineering Assistant (Inspection)

Job Overview

The Engineering Assistant (Inspection) plays a vital role in ensuring adherence to industry codes, standards, and specifications within engineering projects. This position involves collaborating on Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), reviewing welding procedures and qualifications, performing inspections throughout the welding process, and verifying materials and consumables. The role demands meticulous documentation and participation in safety and client meetings. The position is contract-based for one year with possibilities for renewal depending on performance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant codes, standards, and technical specifications to meet project requirements.
• Contribute to the development and agreement of Inspection and Test Plans.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records, and Welder/Welding Operator Qualification Certificates.
• Conduct and witness tests for welders and welding procedures, including preparation and testing of test plates in accordance with standards.
• Verify raw materials against documentation and proper markings.
• Ensure welders are properly qualified and only authorized welders are utilized during production.
• Confirm the suitability and correctness of welding consumables like electrodes, filler wires, gases, and fluxes.
• Perform pre-weld inspections to check dimensions, fit-up, and weld preparations consistent with drawings and codes.
• Supervise welding operations to ensure compliance with procedures such as pre-heating, interpass temperature control, and post-heating requirements.
• Inspect completed welds visually and verify dimensional conformity against specifications and drawings.
• Select welded joints for non-destructive testing and observe testing procedures.
• Assess and review quality control reports generated by vendors or third parties.
• Inspect surface conditions prior to coating and monitor coating thickness measurements.
• Verify tagging, marking, and packing of finished items in preparation for shipment.
• Issue and approve release notices for goods scheduled for dispatch.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports for both employer and client use.
• Conduct mechanical integrity surveys at customer facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, and buildings to ensure compliance with customer standards and codes.
• Maintain thorough and organized record filings.
• Participate in safety and client meetings as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Open to fresh graduates from local polytechnic institutions.
• Applicants with one to two years of relevant engineering or inspection experience will be favored.
• Possession of certifications such as CSWIP 3.1, CSWIP 3.2, AWS SCWI, or API 570/510/653 would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This role is offered on a one-year renewable contract basis, contingent upon satisfactory individual performance and business demands.