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Job Title: FAT Witness / Inspection Engineer – Manual Valves
Location: Spain
Contract Type: Freelance / Short-Term Assignment
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial Inspection
Duration: short-term assignment
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced FAT Witness / Inspection Engineer to support upcoming Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for manual valves at vendor facilities in Tarragona, Spain.
The selected inspector will act as the Client/Contractor representative during FAT activities, ensuring that all inspections and tests are performed in accordance with approved project specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review FAT documentation prior to inspection, including:
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
- Datasheets
- Drawings
- Technical specifications
- Applicable project requirements
- Attend Factory Acceptance Tests at vendor premises in Spain.
- Witness and verify inspection and testing activities, including:
- Visual inspection
- Dimensional inspection
- Pressure and leakage tests
- Functional operation of manual valves
- Verify compliance with approved specifications, project requirements, and applicable standards.
- Review inspection records, certificates, and test reports.
- Identify, document, and report any non-conformities, deviations, or technical concerns.
- Liaise with vendor representatives and project stakeholders during inspection activities.
- Prepare and submit a detailed FAT inspection report, including clear acceptance status and/or recommendations.
Profilo
Requirements
- Proven experience as a FAT Witness Inspector, Inspection Engineer, QA/QC Inspector, or similar role.
- Strong experience with manual valves inspection and testing.
- Good knowledge of FAT procedures, inspection documentation, and quality control requirements.
- Familiarity with relevant international standards and codes related to valves, pressure testing, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to review technical documentation such as ITPs, datasheets, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience attending inspections at vendor or manufacturer premises.
- Strong reporting skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional inspection reports.
- Ability to identify non-conformities and provide clear technical recommendations.
- Fluent in English. Spanish language skills are an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineering degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant inspection certifications are an advantage.
- Previous experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Water, Industrial, or EPC projects.
- Experience with valve manufacturers or vendor inspection assignments in Europe.