SGS

Senior Mechanical Inspector

SGS  •  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. SGS is seeking experienced Senior Mechanical Inspectors to support inspection activities for a major project in Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements across mechanical inspection scopes.

  • Perform mechanical inspections in accordance with approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and project specifications
  • Conduct inspections on pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and static equipment
  • Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, API, and Aramco standards
  • Witness and review activities including welding, fabrication, NDT, hydrotesting, and installation
  • Review and validate WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality and HSE requirements
  • Identify non-conformities and support NCR issuance and close-out
  • Prepare and maintain detailed inspection reports, logs, and documentation
  • Coordinate with client representatives, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of inspection activities
  • Ensure compliance with project timelines, quality standards, and reporting requirements
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection practices in oil & gas projects
  • Experience with Saudi Aramco standards and approvals (preferred)
  • Familiarity with EPC projects involving metallic and non-metallic systems
  • Hands-on experience in NDT methods (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering OR 2-year Industrial/Technical Diploma in Mechanical discipline
  • Minimum 6 years of inspection experience (for Engineering Degree holders)
  • Minimum 12 years of inspection experience (for Diploma holders)
  • Mandatory Certifications:
  • AWS Senior CWI or CSWIP 3.2
  • API 570 (Piping Inspector)
  • API 510 (Pressure Vessel Inspector)
  • API 653 (Storage Tank Inspector)
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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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