Job description

• Material Receiving & Inspection Control
  • Inbound Inspection: Lead the receipt inspection of all bulk materials, piping components (pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets), valves, structural steel, and static/rotating equipment arriving at the site or refinery warehouses.
  • MTR Verification: Review, verify, and approve Material Test Reports, Mill Test Certificates, and Positive Material Identification reports against project specifications and international standards.
  • Defect Management: Identify and document damaged, defective, or non-conforming materials. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and manage their resolution or quarantine process.
• Vendor Quality Assurance & Audits
  • Source Inspection: Coordinate and review Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and align with third-party inspection agencies (TPIAs) for factory acceptance tests (FAT) and shop inspections.
  • Traceability: Establish and maintain a bulletproof material traceability system (heat number tracking, color coding, and marking) from the manufacturer to the final installation point.
  • Storage & Preservation: Monitor and enforce proper handling, storage, and preservation procedures for specialized materials (e.g., Duplex, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel) to prevent contamination, degradation, or corrosion.
• Coordination & Documentation
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between procurement, warehousing, construction teams, and quality representatives regarding material status and approvals.
  • MRB Review: Compile and review Material Record Books (MRBs), manufacturing data books, and release notes to ensure all final quality documentation is complete for handover.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy from a recognized and accredited university.
• Total Experience: Minimum of 10 to 12 years of experience in the Oil, Gas, and Refinery industry.
• Specific Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in material inspection, warehouse QA/QC, or procurement quality control within a major refinery environment.
• Code Mastery: In-depth knowledge of material codes and standards, including ASTM, ASME (Section II, B31.3, B16.5, B16.9, B16.34), API, and MSS-SP.
• Metallurgical Awareness: Strong understanding of material degradation mechanisms, galvanic corrosion, and the specific handling protocols required for exotic alloys vs. carbon steel.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with material tracking modules in ERP software (such as SAP) and automated material management systems.

• Salary:
  • Day Rate in KWD (All inclusive)
• Work Schedule:
  • 10 Hours / 6 Days

• Duration:
  • 1 year, with possible extension
• Location:
  • Kuwait