Senior Mechanical Inspector (Local)

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Inspector (Local only)

Location: Vung Tau, Vietnam

Business Unit: Industry & Facilities (I&F) / Oil & Gas / Industrial Projects

Company: Bureau Veritas Vietnam

About Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. We help clients improve performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Inspector to support inspection activities for oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, infrastructure, and industrial construction projects in Vietnam.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Inspector will be responsible for conducting and coordinating inspection activities related to mechanical equipment, structural steel, welding, piping systems, fabrication, construction, and installation works. The role requires extensive field experience, strong technical knowledge of international codes and standards, and the ability to interface effectively with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Inspection

• Perform inspections of static and rotating equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, skids, packaged equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
• Review fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and commissioning activities for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Witness mechanical testing, inspections, and performance verification activities.
  
  

Welding Inspection

• Conduct welding inspections during fabrication and construction phases.
• Verify weld procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and welding consumables.
• Monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with approved procedures and international codes.
• Review NDT reports and coordinate with NDT personnel as required.
  
  

Piping Inspection

• Inspect fabrication, erection, installation, hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, and reinstatement of piping systems.
• Verify piping materials, dimensions, fit-up, supports, and installation practices.
• Witness pressure testing and system turnover activities.
  
  

Structural Inspection

• Conduct inspection of structural steel fabrication and erection works.
• Verify dimensional accuracy, material traceability, bolt installation, coating preparation, and structural integrity.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable construction standards.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Prepare inspection reports, surveillance reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), punch lists, and technical observations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection activities and project documentation.
• Review ITPs, quality plans, procedures, drawings, and technical documents.
• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
  
  

HSE Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Ensure inspection activities are conducted in accordance with HSE requirements and client procedures.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety observations, and site audits as required.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Attend inspection meetings and provide technical recommendations.
• Represent Bureau Veritas professionally at fabrication yards, workshops, and project sites.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanical inspection within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, power, offshore, marine, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience in:
• Mechanical equipment inspection
• Welding inspection
• Structural steel inspection
• Piping inspection
• Fabrication yard and construction site inspections
• Experience working with EPC contractors, fabrication yards, inspection companies, or international projects is highly preferred.