QC Inspector - Piping (Underground)

About the role

ABIS is hiring a QC Inspector for underground piping works in Al Jubail. The inspector inspects and tests trenching, bedding, coating and backfill to verify compliance with drawings, specifications and applicable codes. The workplace is on site.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of underground piping installation works.
• Witness trench excavation, pipe bedding, coating/wrapping and backfill according to the ITP.
• Verify pipe alignment, depth and joint integrity against approved drawings.
• Witness hydrotests, holiday testing and cathodic protection checks as required.
• Check materials against material certificates and specifications.
• Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports.
• Coordinate hold points and inspections with client or third-party inspectors before backfill.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists and daily QC reports, and verify calibration of test equipment.
• Support punch-list generation, closure verification and quality documentation for handover.

Required profile

• 5-8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on underground piping or utilities construction projects.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• QC/inspection certification preferred.

Required skills

• Underground piping inspection techniques and trenching, bedding and backfill inspection.
• Coating/wrapping and holiday testing.
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Use of measuring and testing equipment and QC documentation and reporting.