Job Description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Mitsubishi Chemicals UK are to build a new production plant adjacent to their existing plant on Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull, named the PUMA project.

The QA / QC Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of piping systems installed on the PUMA construction project. The inspector will perform regular inspections, assessments, and tests on piping systems to ensure they meet industry standards, regulations, and customer specifications. This position requires attention to detail, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

You will be site based in the PUMA project offices.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale construction project, ensuring the quality and safety of all piping systems.

As a QA / QC Inspector, your activities will include the following:

• Inspect and assess the installation of piping systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, API, ANSI)
• Conduct visual inspections to detect any defects or damage in piping, welds, fittings, and supports
• Review and interpret piping isometrics and PIDs to ensure proper installation and alignment
• In-depth knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, API)
• Ensure non-destructive testing (NDT) such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiographic testing (RT), and magnetic particle testing (MPT) of welds are carried out in accordance with the project specifications

• Conduct visual inspections of welding quality, including surface conditions, alignment, and weld size

• Verify that all welding is performed according to established procedures and welding standards.
• Carry out visual inspections and thickness checks on structural and piping coatings
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality control procedures during inspections
• Prepare inspection reports, documenting findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and contractors to address any issues found during inspections
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including inspection records, non-conformance reports
• Conduct final acceptance inspections for completed piping systems
• Stay updated on industry standards, codes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• CSWIP Level 3.1 (Minimum)
• PCN Level2 DPI
• PCN Level 2 MPI
• Radiograph Interpretation (Preferable)
• Coatings Inspection Certs – ICORR Level 1 or NACE Level1 (Preferable)

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

carla.bowman@bilfinger.com