Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Execute the Project Quality Plan within construction and commissioning activities.
• Implement bp Engineering and Quality Management requirements.
• Support and facilitate the Right First Time (R1T) programme.
• Conduct planned surveillance and inspection activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, procedures, standards, and quality requirements.
• Participate in quality audits, assessments, and contractor performance reviews as required.
• Contribute to quality observations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mechanical Equipment Inspection

Perform surveillance and inspection of:

• Static equipment (pressure vessels, drums, separators, filters, heat exchangers).
• Rotating equipment (compressors, pumps, turbines, generators, gearboxes).
• Package equipment and skids.
• Valves and valve assemblies.
• Mechanical handling equipment and associated supports.
• Piping systems, supports, and mechanical interfaces.
• Verify equipment installation complies with approved drawings, specifications, and vendor requirements.
• Monitor preservation and storage requirements for mechanical equipment.
• Verify equipment alignment, leveling, and installation tolerances.

Storage & Preservation

• Verify mechanical equipment and materials are stored, handled, and preserved in accordance with approved preservation procedures, project requirements, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Conduct periodic inspections of warehouses, laydown areas, storage facilities, and fabrication locations to assess equipment condition and preservation effectiveness.
• Monitor preservation activities for static and rotating equipment, including shaft rotation, humidity control, desiccant replacement, protective coatings, and temporary preservation systems.
• Verify equipment protective covers, end caps, flange protectors, packaging, and environmental controls remain in place and effective throughout the storage period.
• Ensure preservation records, inspection logs, and maintenance registers are maintained accurately and are available for audit and handover purposes.
• Participate in receipt inspections and verify equipment condition, certification, traceability, transportation damage status, and preservation requirements upon delivery.
• Identify equipment deterioration, corrosion, contamination, moisture ingress, or preservation deficiencies and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Verify preservation status is maintained during installation, mechanical completion, and commissioning until final handover to Operations.

Testing & Commissioning Readiness

Witness and verify:

• Pressure testing and leak testing activities.
• Functional and performance testing.
• Mechanical completion inspections.
• Punch list generation and close-out verification.

Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Confirm completion and accuracy of inspection records and test documentation prior to system handover.

Materials & Traceability

• Verify certification, material traceability, and identification of mechanical equipment and components.
• Ensure preservation requirements are maintained throughout fabrication, storage, and installation phases.
• Participate in receipt inspections and material verification activities.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify quality deficiencies and non-conformances.
• Support NCR investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor closure of NCRs and quality actions within agreed timelines.
• Review contractor deviation and concession requests related to mechanical systems.

Contractor Oversight

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor quality activities.
• Verify competency and qualification of inspection personnel performing mechanical inspections.
• Review contractor reports and quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify areas requiring increased surveillance or quality intervention.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete daily quality surveillance reports.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support quality KPI reporting and trending activities.
• Provide input to handover dossiers and final project documentation.

• Understanding of equipment preservation and storage requirements for static and rotating equipment during construction and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of materials management, warehouse inspections, equipment receipt inspections, certification, and traceability requirements.
• Familiarity with vendor preservation specifications and asset integrity requirements for long-lead and critical equipment.
• Awareness of corrosion prevention, environmental protection measures, humidity control, and preservation auditing techniques.
• Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following:
• CSWIP Mechanical Inspector.
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector.
• API 570 Piping Inspector.
• API 653 Tank Inspector (desirable).
• Mechanical Completion / Commissioning certification.
• Vendor-specific equipment training for major package equipment where applicable.
• ASME Code knowledge (Sections VIII, B31.3, B31.8 as applicable).
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification. (desirable).
• CSWIP 3.2, PCN Level 2 or AWS QC1-Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (desirable).
• Radiographic Interpreter — CSWIP/PCN Level 2 (desirable).
• CSWIP/ NACE level II - Painting Inspector - Grade 2/3 (desirable).
• Familiar with health, safety, environmental, commercial and quality issues.
• Capable of identifying problem areas early and proactively resolving issues.
• Minimum 8 years of Quality Control / Inspection experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years in offshore topsides, LNG, petrochemical, or major capital project construction.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Static and rotating equipment installation.
• Mechanical completion and turnover processes.
• Pressure testing and leak testing.
• Piping systems and valve management.
• Vendor package equipment.
• Preservation and storage requirements.
• Strong understanding of:
• ASME, API, ISO, and project specifications.
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Mechanical completion systems and turnover processes.
• Risk-based quality surveillance.
• Demonstrated experience in inspection of equipment storage, preservation, and materials management activities within major Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience monitoring long-term storage and preservation programs for rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves, and packaged equipment.
• Ability to assess preservation effectiveness and identify risks associated with equipment degradation, corrosion, contamination, or improper storage practices.
• Working knowledge of preservation documentation, preservation registers, warehouse management systems, and equipment handover requirements.
• Experience conducting preservation audits, condition assessments, and surveillance of contractor preservation activities.
• Familiarity with NCR, deviation, concession, and corrective action processes.
• Computer literate (MS Office applications).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Capable of working independently in fabrication yards and construction sites.

The Mechanical Inspector shall:

• Demonstrate visible commitment to safety and quality.
• Promote Quality Culture and Right First-Time (R1T) behaviours.
• Support Build It Right, Build It Tight, and Build It Clean principles.
• Challenge non-compliant practices and raise concerns promptly.
• Foster collaboration between contractors, vendors, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain professional integrity and technical excellence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and organizational learning activities.