Introduction

What are you going to do 

  • 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.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 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.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in KWD (All inclusive)
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 1 year, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Kuwait

Closing: 09 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

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Project discussion with our customer

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The decision

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Introductory conversation with Brunel

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