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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-308121

BCP

Corporate recruiter

Bea Cristina Pineda

Contact

 

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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