QAqc Inspector Grp

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**Job Description and Qualifications**

**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**

An approved QAQC Inspector - GRP / FRP has the responsibility and commensurate authority to accomplish the following duties:

- Reporting to the Site QAQC Department Manager
- Monitoring and implementation of QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP, Method statement, Manufacturer’s Lamination Procedures & and reporting deviations from management system / contractual requirements of the projects.
- Review subcontractor’s ITPs for GRP piping works
- Verify qualification records of Subcontractor bonders/laminators, Supervisors and QC Inspectors if trained by the same Manufacturer that would supply GRP materials in GHE project.
- Witness bonders initial pressure test.
- Attend pre-construction quality meeting and Subcontractors quality meetings.
- Review procedure for installation of GRP piping, lamination, and repair.
- Verify pipe laying, alignment, internal cleaning as validated by survey coordinates & levels.
- Verify strict implementation of environmental controls / surface preservation during lamination (i.e. use temp shelters/ sunscreen) during lamination in direct sunlight and/or windy condition to protect against contamination of in-process activities. Record dew point vs ambient temp to ensure the difference does not exceed manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Perform fit-up inspections. Check lamination & fit-up crews have tolerance requirement document (i.e. maximum gap and maximum misalignment), lamination recipes, IFC drawings applicable for the type and diameter of joints they are working on.
- In joint surface preparation, verify disk grit size and that surfaces have been adequately ground off
- Check lamination joint by dimensional and visual defects as per joint type.
- Witness Barcol Hardness verification for site applied reinforcements to GRP components if / when required.
- Check adhesive bonding for all joints.
- Check repair of joints (if required) specific to applicable joint / resin type i.e. GRE, GRVE, GRUP etc.
- Witness assembly / gasket installation and bolt-up / torque procedure by strictly following manufacturer’s tightening sequence and graduated increments with calibrated torque wrench.
- Verification of cleanliness requirements for large bore internal pipe systems that are impracticable in performing water flushing prior to hydrotest.
- Conduct pre-hydrotest check (line walkdown), document review & test clearance of Hydrotest Package/s approved by Engineering.
- Witness pressure testing, check water quality, line water filling, venting, test manifold, pressure gauges & relief valves are calibrated. Line drained / dried after hydrotest and reinstatement.
- Witness GRP Pipe Golden Joint (closure weld) in accordance with manufacturer’s procedure and project specification.
- Check final survey prior to backfilling i.e. coordinates & levels.
- Monitor backfilling work to ensure all materials does not contain stone that could damage GRP pipe during backfilling work.
- Coordinate quality activities with subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site.
- Coordination with clients / third party, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed witness inspections & tests.
- Ensuring all equipment’s, tools and materials meet with the project quality requirements and that personnel have been adequately trained to use them safely.
- Liaise with client representative concerning quality matters on site.
- To be conversant with the company QHSE procedures & policies and ensure that all the people on the site observe and implement them.
- Identifying near miss and nonconformities in materials, products, processes, procedures and reporting the near miss / nonconformities in the near miss / nonconformity report.
- Verification of implementation of corrective & preventive actions against the nonconformities and reporting results to QA/QC Engineer and line managers, if necessary.
- Notify to QA/QC Manager of any discrepancies that relate to the GRP / FRP installation if not in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Mark or remove components that are not in accordance with project standards and guidelines, provided the removal does not jeopardize piping system integrity
- Reports as necessary to offer corrective actions when certain materials or fixtures do not meet project standards
- Witness installation of piping accessories such as valves, fire hydrants, fire monitors, etc, conducting testing / commissioning etc.,
- Ensuring the preparation of final quality dossiers/test packs which should be concurrent and maintaining backups of completed quality dossiers / test packs.
- Submitting weekly report and requested information/statistics QA/QC Manager.
- Liaise with QAQC Manager for all aspects of quality.

**This position is accountable for the following end results**:
**V. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Degree Mechanical Engineering.
- More than 15years QA/QC