Quality Control Inspector

Alan & Grant - Our client, an indigenous Oil and Gas Engineering / Construction (Pipeline & Facilities) service company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Location: Lagos
Industry: Oil & Gas

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced multi-discipline Quality Control (QC) Inspector to ensure that all engineering, welding, fabrication, coating, and civil construction activities comply with strict project specifications, international codes, and company quality management systems.
• The ideal candidate will provide independent inspection oversight across multiple technical disciplines to guarantee that all work executed at our yard and project sites meets the highest standards of safety, integrity, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce the project Quality Control Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures across all assigned disciplines.
• Conduct routine and rigorous inspections of incoming materials, including verifying Mill Test Certificates (MTCs), material grades, heat numbers, and physical dimensions.
• Oversee welding and fabrication activities, including monitoring Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Inspect non-destructive testing (NDT) activities (such as RT, UT, MT, PT) and review radiographic films/reports to ensure weld integrity.
• Monitor surface preparation and protective coating/painting applications, checking environmental conditions, dry film thickness (DFT), and adhesion.
• Verify mechanical and piping installation, alignment, bolt torquing, flange management, and pressure/hydro-testing activities.
• Witness and document civil and structural construction inspections (e.g., concrete pouring, rebar checks, foundation alignment, and structural steel erection).
• Prepare, compile, and maintain accurate QC inspection reports, quality dossiers, and Material Receipt Inspection (MRI) records.
• Liaise directly with Client QC Representatives, third-party inspection agencies, and internal project teams to clear punch lists and resolve technical non-conformances (NCRs)

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-6 years of progressive QC inspection experience within the oil & gas, EPC, pipeline, or heavy fabrication sector.
• Recognized multi-discipline inspection certifications (e.g., AWS-CWI or CSWIP 3.1 for Welding; Level II NDT certifications; BGAS-CSWIP or NACE for Coating; API certifications for piping/tanks).
• Comprehensive understanding of international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO).
• Strong technical background in interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics, structural drawings, and WPS.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to HSE and quality compliance.