Oil & Gas Plant Inspection Engineers (Civil / Mech / E&I) | Kuwait City
Job Description
Hiring Oil & Gas Inspection Engineer in Kuwait
A major EPC contracting and technical inspection firm executing energy projects in Kuwait City, Kuwait is hiring seasoned Inspection Engineers.
The ideal candidate should have verified GCC or local Kuwait working experience, strong professional discipline, and the ability to execute day-to-day responsibilities with high accuracy.
Applicants must hold valid Kuwait residency with transferable visa status (Article 18 or 22) and be available for immediate or near-term joining.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct quality surveillance and statutory inspections across Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and E&I installations.
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Material Test Certificates (MTCs), and contractor quality records.
- Verify vendor compliance against WJO/KOC standards, ASME, API, and international project specifications.
- Witness hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examinations (NDT), and structural coating thickness verifications.
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), track root-cause audits, and oversee punch-list clearance.
- Participate in joint inspection walk-downs with client representatives and third-party inspection authorities.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years overall engineering experience with at least 6 years focused on oil & gas inspection.
- Hands-on expertise in brownfield EPC execution and KOC/WJO engineering specifications.
- Relevant certifications such as CSWIP, NACE, BGAS, or NDT Level II are highly preferred.
- Valid Kuwait Civil ID and transferable residency (Article 18).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: High-tier engineering salary package with project mobilization allowances and corporate benefits.
- Full time employment with standard Kuwait Labor Law benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a professional, well-structured environment.
- Additional benefits can be confirmed during the interview process.