Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are partnering with our client, a leading organization in the oil and gas sector, to appoint a QC Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team in Chennai on a contract basis. This is a key role overseeing quality control activities for mechanical, piping and static equipment works across liquid storage terminals, tank farms, marine jetties, pipelines and wider EPC infrastructure projects, ensuring strict adherence to all approved drawings, specifications, codes and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), ITPs and inspection procedures for mechanical work.
  • Inspect piping fabrication, welding, fit-up, erection, tanks, pumps, valves and static equipment.
  • Verify material traceability, MTCs, WPS/PQR, welder qualifications and inspection records.
  • Coordinate NDT, PMI, hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, flushing and preservation activities.
  • Witness FAT, SAT, dimensional inspections and mechanical completion checks.
  • Coordinate third-party inspections, client inspections and statutory compliance activities.
  • Monitor contractor quality performance and manage NCRs, corrective actions and punch points.
  • Maintain QA documentation, turnover dossiers, test packs and as-built quality records.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, HSE and Commissioning teams.
  • Support commissioning, performance testing and final project handover.
  • Knowledge of API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, OISD, IS, NFPA and PESO standards.
  • Welding inspection, NDT, pressure testing, material traceability and documentation control.
  • Software: MS Office, AutoCAD, SAP (preferred), Primavera/MS Project (awareness).

Essential skills and knowledge

  • BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Diploma holders with relevant QA/QC experience may also be considered. CSWIP/AWS, ASNT Level II, BGAS or NACE certifications are desirable.
  • Experience: 5-10 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, Tank Terminal, Marine Jetty or EPC projects involving piping, tanks and mechanical equipment.
  • Experience in storage tanks, piping, marine jetty and terminal mechanical systems.
  • Strong inspection, contractor quality management and commissioning support capability.

What we offer 

Closing: 26 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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