Quality Inspector - Piping & Mechanical (LNG Project)

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Quality Inspector - Piping & Mechanical (LNG Project)

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Quality Inspector - Piping & Mechanical to support a major LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and verifying all piping, welding, mechanical equipment installation, pressure testing, and mechanical completion activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, approved procedures, and quality management requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience performing quality inspections on LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or other major industrial construction projects and have a strong understanding of piping and mechanical systems, fabrication, welding, inspection, testing, and commissioning requirements.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform quality inspections of piping and mechanical construction activities throughout fabrication, installation, testing, mechanical completion, and commissioning phases.
• Verify work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Inspect and monitor:
  
  • Process and utility piping systems
  • Cryogenic piping systems
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Rotating equipment
  • Static mechanical equipment
  • Pipe supports and hangers
  • Valves and specialty piping components
  • Storage tank mechanical systems

• Verify compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and project specifications.
• Conduct inspections for material receiving, storage, preservation, and installation activities.
• Witness and document:
  
  • Welding activities
  • NDE/NDT examinations
  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
  • Flushing and cleaning activities
  • Alignment checks
  • Equipment setting and installation
  • Leak testing and reinstatement activities
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, inspection reports, NDE records, test packages, and quality documentation.
• Verify piping fabrication and installation comply with applicable code requirements and project standards.
• Identify, document, and track non-conforming work and initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in quality audits, walkdowns, turnover inspections, punch-list management, and mechanical completion activities.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, turnover documentation, and quality reports.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all inspection activities are performed in compliance with project HSE requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent industry experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Welding Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field OR equivalent construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, gas processing, power generation, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  
  • Industrial piping systems
  • Cryogenic piping installation
  • Mechanical equipment installation
  • Welding and fabrication processes
  • Pressure testing requirements
  • NDE/NDT methods
  • Mechanical completion and turnover processes
  • Commissioning and startup support activities
• Working knowledge of:
  
  • ASME B31.3 Process Piping
  • ASME Section VIII
  • API standards
  • AWS welding requirements
  • ASTM material specifications
  • Applicable project and client specifications
• Ability to read and interpret:
  
  • P&IDs
  • Isometric drawings
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Equipment installation drawings
  • Welding maps
  • Test packages
  • Construction specifications
  • Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct LNG project experience strongly preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• API 510, API 570, or API 653 certification.
• ASNT Level II certification in one or more NDE methods.
• Experience supporting cryogenic systems and LNG process facilities.
• Familiarity with electronic quality management systems, turnover databases, and construction completion software.
• Previous experience supporting EPC, EPCM, or owner-led project execution models.

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