Quality Control Inspector

About this role

A Nigerian company in Lagos is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to oversee multi-discipline QC activities for engineering, welding, fabrication, coating and civil construction. The role involves ensuring work at yard and project sites complies with project specifications, international codes and the company’s quality management system. The successful candidate will provide independent inspection oversight across several technical disciplines and liaise with client representatives and third-party inspectors. Applicants should have a solid background in oil and gas, EPC, pipeline or heavy fabrication QC, with relevant certifications. The employer is an indigenous firm providing engineering, construction and HR advisory services, with a focus on productivity and quality management solutions.

What you would do

• Implement and enforce the project Quality Control Plan, ITPs and quality procedures across assigned disciplines.
• Inspect incoming materials, verify MTCs, material grades, heat numbers and physical dimensions.
• Oversee welding and fabrication activities, monitor WPS, PQR and WPQ.
• Inspect non-destructive testing activities and review radiographic films/reports for weld integrity.
• Monitor surface preparation and coating applications, check environmental conditions, DFT and adhesion.
• Verify mechanical and piping installation, alignment, bolt torquing, flange management and pressure testing.
• Witness and document civil and structural construction inspections (concrete pouring, rebar checks, foundation alignment, steel erection).
• Prepare and maintain QC inspection reports, quality dossiers and MRI records.
• Liaise with Client QC Representatives, third-party inspectors and internal teams to clear punch lists and resolve NCRs.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Metallurgy or related technical field.
• 3–6 years of progressive QC inspection experience in oil & gas, EPC, pipeline or heavy fabrication.
• Multi-discipline inspection certifications (e.g., AWS-CWI or CSWIP 3.1 for Welding; Level II NDT; BGAS-CSWIP or NACE for Coating; API certifications for piping/tanks).
• Strong understanding of international codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, ISO).
• Technical ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics, structural drawings and WPS.
• Excellent documentation, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and proactive approach to HSE and quality compliance.

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