Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We. at Emarat Aloula Contracting is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector (Welding &

Painting) to support major Water Transmission, Utility and Infrastructure Projects in the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for welding, coating, material, pipeline installation,

NDT coordination, hydrotesting and final quality inspections in accordance with project

specifications, approved ITPs, international standards and client requirements.

The ideal candidate shall possess hands-on experience in Carbon Steel and Ductile Iron

Pipelines for projects executed with TAQA, TRANSCO, ADDC, ADWEA, ADNOC or similar utility

clients.

Key Responsibilities

Material Inspection

• Conduct incoming inspection of Carbon Steel/Ductile Iron Pipes, fittings, valves, FBE &

3LPE coated materials, wrapping systems, HDPE/PVC ducts and welding consumables.

• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs) and ensure compliance with approved ITPs,

Method Statements and project specifications.

Welding Inspection

• Witness and monitor Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welding Procedure

Specifications (WPS) and Welder Qualification Tests (WQT).

• Perform fit-up and visual inspection of welds, tie-in joints and pipeline installations.

• Ensure compliance with API 1104, ASME B31.4 and project specifications.

Coating Inspection

• Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, FBE, 3LPE and field joint coating

activities.

• Witness qualification of sandblasters and painters.

• Verify coating thickness, holiday testing, repairs and final acceptance.

NDT Coordination

• Prepare NDT requests and coordinate with approved NDT subcontractors.

• Witness and review RT, UT, PAUT, MPI and DPI activities and reports.

• Monitor weld repairs and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.

Pipeline Testing & Quality Documentation

• Witness hydrostatic testing, flushing and final inspection activities.

• Prepare Work Inspection Requests (WIR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), Weld

Reports, NDT Reports, Coating Reports, Pipe Books, Punch Lists and Final Walkdown

Reports.

• Maintain quality records and ensure timely submission to the Consultant and Client.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor weld repair rates in accordance with project KPIs.

• Verify approved materials, calibrated inspection equipment, storage and preservation

requirements, approved drawings and qualified subcontractor personnel.

• Coordinate daily with construction teams, consultants and clients to ensure full

compliance with project quality requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• ASNT/PCN Level II certification in applicable NDT methods:

o Radiographic Testing (RT)

o Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

o Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

o Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

o Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.

• BGAS and/or NACE Coating Inspector certification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant UAE/GCC experience in QA/QC inspection for Carbon

Steel Pipeline projects.

• Proven experience in:

o Carbon Steel & Ductile Iron Pipelines

o Welding Inspection

o Coating Inspection (FBE, 3LPE & Field Joint Coating)

o Pipeline Installation

o Hydrostatic Testing

o NDT Coordination & Review

• Experience working on projects with TAQA, TRANSCO, ADDC, ADWEA, ADNOC or

similar utility clients is highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• API 1104 & ASME B31.4

• Project Specifications

• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and Method Statements

• Welding Procedures (WPS/PQR)

• NDT Procedures

• Quality Documentation & Inspection Reporting

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of welding, coating and pipeline quality inspection.

• Excellent understanding of UAE utility quality requirements.

• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Excellent communication and coordination with clients, con