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Title Structural & Civil Works Inspector (QA/QC)
Job Description
Job Title: Structural & Civil Works Inspector (QA/QC)
Company: KBR
Location: Abu Al Khaseeb, Basra, Iraq
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Rotation: 48 hours/week (8hrs/day, 6 days a week)
Required Nationals Iraqi Nationals
Transportation: Not provided, candidate should have own vehicle / arrange transportation for
commuting daily.
About Company
“Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.”
Job Purpose
- Ensure all works (earthworks, concrete, steel structures, foundations, drainage, roads, etc.) are executed in full compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
- Provide independent inspection and verification of contractor activities in line with approved ITPs and QCPs.
- Monitor and follow-up the quality performance of EPC Contractor and subcontractors during construction.
- Identify, report, and follow-up non-conformities (NCRs) and ensure proper corrective actions.
- Support and promote project HSSE requirements within QA/QC activities and inspections
Job Responsibilities
Inspection & Quality Control
- Perform daily site inspections for all civil and structural works:
- Earthworks, grading, compaction
- Foundations, piling, concrete works
- Structural steel erection
- Roads, drainage, and infrastructure works
- Witness and verify construction activities and tests:
- Soil testing, compaction tests
- Concrete tests (slump, cubes, curing)
- Rebar inspection, formwork checks
- Structural alignment and installations
- Daily/weekly inspection reports
- Progress and quality status feedback
- Interface with:
- QA/QC Lead and discipline engineers
- Construction team and supervisors
- Third-party inspectors and laboratories
- Support resolution of technical and quality issues.
HSE Responsibility
- Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in compliance with HSE requirements.
- Report unsafe acts or conditions and promote a safe working environment.
- Participate in toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Approved drawings and AFC documents
- Project specifications and standards
- Applicable international codes
ITP / TQ / Documentation
- Review and follow applicable Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and Quality Control Plans (QCP).
- Witness hold, witness, and review points as per agreed inspection levels.
- Review and validate Inspection Reports (ITR), RFI, test results, and as-built documentation.
- Ensure traceability and proper quality records management.
Contractor Supervision
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor construction quality practices.
- Attend:
- Inspections and tests
- Quality walkthroughs
- Site coordination meetings
- Ensure contractor implements:
- Approved procedures and method statements
- Corrective actions for non-conformities
Non-Conformities & Reporting
- Issue and track NCRs, observations, and punch items.
- Verify closure of corrective actions.
- Prepare: Daily/weekly inspection reports
- Progress and quality status feedback
Coordination
- QA/QC Lead and discipline engineers
- Construction team and supervisors
- Third-party inspectors and laboratories
- Support resolution of technical and quality issues.
HSE RESPONSIBILITY
- Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in compliance with HSE requirements.
- Report unsafe acts or conditions and promote a safe working environment.
- Participate in toolbox talks, audits, and incident investigations.
Professional Experience
Technical Qualification & Skills
- More than 10 years of experience in civil/structural construction and QA/QC inspection on large EPC/EPSCC construction projects (oil & gas, infrastructure, utilities, or large industrial plants).
- Previous experience as Structural & CW Inspector or equivalent role on major projects.
- Experience in Middle East projects and/or remote site operations is an advantage.
Strong Knowledge Of
- Civil and structural construction methods
- Concrete works, earthworks, foundations, steel structures
- Inspection techniques and test witnessing
Familiarity With
- ITP / QCP / NCR processes
- International standards (ACI, ASTM, BS, ISO, etc.)
Level / Diploma
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Accreditation preferred
- Preferred Successful completion of ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training or transition course, preferred
Soft Skills
- Proficiency in English mandatory. Strong field presence.
- Good communication and coordination skills with multicultural teams.
- Proactive, vigilant, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to intervene, stop unsafe work, and manage conflicts when required.
CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT
Basrah Oil Company (BOC) is undertaking the Iraq Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) project to provide treated seawater to the oil fields in southern Iraq (for injection).
Phase 1 capacity will produce 5.0 million barrels of water per day (MMBWPD), with a subsequent Full Buildout phase of 7.5 MMBWPD (5 MMBWPD [phase1] + 2.5 MMBWPD).
The project includes the following components for the Phase 1 Capacity:
- Site development + Non process buildings
- Ancillary systems and buildings
- Marine works
- Seawater Treatment Facility
- Power generation facility (power plant)
- Fuel gas pipeline and fuel gas stations
The position will be permanently assigned to site during construction, working in multicultural environment.
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