QC inspector - Piping (UG)

About this role

SECTION I: Job Summary

The QC Inspector – Piping (UG) performs inspection and testing of underground piping installation activities, including trenching, bedding, coating, and backfill, to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

SECTION II: Job Analysis

Duties & Responsibilities

• · Perform in-process and final inspections on underground piping installation works.
• · Witness trench excavation, pipe bedding, coating/wrapping, and backfill activities per the ITP.
• · Verify underground pipe alignment, depth, and joint integrity against approved drawings.
• · Witness hydrotests, holiday testing (coating integrity), and cathodic protection checks as required.
• · Verify materials (pipe, coating, bedding material) against material certificates and specifications.
• · Record inspection results and raise Non-Conformance Reports as required.
• · Coordinate hold points and inspections with client/third-party inspectors prior to backfill.
• · Maintain inspection records, checklists, and daily QC reports.
• · Verify calibration status of measuring and test equipment used on site.
• · Support punch-list generation and verification of closure for underground piping works.
• · Support preparation of quality documentation for underground piping handover dossiers.

Requirements

• SECTION III: Performance Indicators
• Evaluated Based on
• · Inspection accuracy and completeness
• · Timely identification and reporting of non-conformances
• · Hold point compliance prior to backfill
• · Adherence to inspection schedules
• · Quality of inspection documentation
• SECTION IV: Required Skills & Abilities
• Core Competencies
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Analytical Thinking

- Communication Skills

• Time Management

Technical Skills

• · Underground Piping Inspection Techniques
• · Trenching, Bedding & Backfill Inspection
• · Coating/Wrapping & Holiday Testing
• · Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• · Measuring & Testing Equipment Use
• · QC Documentation & Reporting
• SECTION V: Required Experience and Education
• Experience
• · 5–8 years of experience as a QC Inspector on underground piping/utilities construction projects.
• Education
• · Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• · QC/inspection certification preferred.