QA/QC Inspector

Job Description

Dolphin Heat Exchange is hiring a QA/QC Inspector to run NDT, hydrotest and dimensional inspection on ASME Section VIII pressure vessels and heat exchangers at our Abu Dhabi facility. You will sign off ADNOC-approved quality dossiers and act as the final checkpoint before equipment ships to clients worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform visual, dimensional and NDT inspection (RT, UT, MT, PT) at defined hold points
  • Witness and record hydrotest results against approved test procedures
  • Review and compile ASME Section VIII quality dossiers and data books
  • Raise and track non-conformance reports (NCRs) to closure
  • Liaise with third-party inspection agencies and client inspectors
  • Maintain calibration records for inspection and test equipment

Job Requirements

  • Diploma or bachelor's degree in mechanical/metallurgical engineering
  • 4+ years of QA/QC inspection experience in pressure vessel fabrication
  • API 510/570 or CSWIP inspection certification preferred
  • Working knowledge of ASME Section V (NDT) and Section VIII Division 1
  • Experience compiling ADNOC-format quality dossiers is an advantage
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

Benefits

  • Competitive salary benchmarked to UAE industrial engineering standards
  • Medical and life insurance for you and your dependents
  • Annual airfare allowance and paid leave
  • Visa sponsorship and relocation support for overseas hires
  • On-the-job training on HTRI, PV Elite and ANSYS
  • Clear progression path within a ~40-year-old engineering organization

Frequently Asked Questions

Radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing, either performed directly or witnessed and reviewed for compliance.

Preferred but not mandatory — CSWIP or equivalent inspection certifications are also accepted.

Material certificates, weld maps, NDT reports, hydrotest records and final dimensional reports, compiled to ADNOC vendor approval standards.

NCRs are raised to the QA/QC Manager and tracked jointly with the fabrication team until closure.

Yes — you will liaise with third-party and client inspection representatives during hold points and final acceptance.

Hydrotests follow ASME Section VIII Division 1 requirements and client-approved test procedures.

This position requires 4+ years of hands-on QA/QC inspection experience in pressure vessel fabrication.

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