About the Role
The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and verifying all mechanical works associated with Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) projects. This role ensures compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) requirements, approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and applicable international standards. Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical equipment, piping systems, sludge handling facilities, chemical dosing systems, HVAC installations, and overseeing testing and commissioning activities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational reliability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Inspect mechanical works for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and DM requirements.
- Inspect installation of pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, agitators, and other mechanical equipment.
- Verify equipment installation, alignment, level, orientation, anchoring, and accessibility.
- Inspect mechanical piping systems, including process, sludge, air, chemical dosing, and utility pipelines.
- Verify pipe size, material, rating, fittings, valves, supports, and installation against approved drawings.
- Inspect valves, actuators, strainers, expansion joints, flexible connections, and associated accessories.
- Witness hydrostatic, pressure, leakage, flushing, and cleaning tests for mechanical piping systems.
- Inspect equipment foundations, base plates, anchor bolts, grouting, and vibration isolation arrangements.
- Check installation of tanks, screens, gates, mechanical screens, grit removal equipment, and associated systems.
- Inspect sludge handling and dewatering equipment, including pumps, conveyors, centrifuges, and related systems.
- Inspect chemical dosing systems, storage tanks, dosing pumps, pipework, and safety provisions.
- Verify installation of HVAC and ventilation systems where included in the STP scope.
- Inspect compressed air and air distribution systems for process equipment.
- Review approved shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and equipment data sheets.
- Verify delivered mechanical equipment and materials against approved submittals and manufacturer requirements.
- Check equipment identification, nameplates, capacities, model numbers, and certificates.
- Monitor installation tolerances, workmanship, and compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and process teams to resolve interface issues.
- Witness equipment pre-commissioning, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
- Verify lubrication, rotation, vibration, alignment, and operational checks of rotating equipment.
- Identify defective or non-conforming mechanical works and follow up on corrective actions.
- Review and close Inspection Requests (IRs), NCRs, and site observations related to mechanical works.
- Maintain inspection records, checklists, test reports, photographs, and commissioning documentation.
- Support snagging, final inspection, as-built verification, and handover of STP mechanical systems.
- Ensure all mechanical works comply with DM requirements, approved project specifications, drawings, and applicable international standards.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in inspection, construction supervision, or quality assurance of mechanical works for water, wastewater, or infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), wastewater treatment, pumping stations, or utility infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment installation, including pumps, blowers, compressors, mixers, agitators, screens, gates, and sludge handling systems.
- Experience in inspection of process piping systems, valves, fittings, supports, pressure testing, flushing, and commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with HVAC, ventilation systems, compressed air systems, and chemical dosing systems used in STP facilities.
- Sound knowledge of applicable international standards, manufacturer installation requirements, and Dubai Municipality regulations.
- Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and testing procedures.
- Ability to witness and evaluate hydrostatic testing, leak testing, equipment alignment, vibration testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
- Experience in managing Inspection Requests (IRs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), snagging, and handover documentation.
- Strong communication, coordination, report writing, and technical documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and inspection/reporting software.
- Membership in a recognized engineering institution is an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving license is preferred.
Additional Information
At the company, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an office location as a condition of employment.
Benefits
The company offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees, which may include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off, leaves of absences, and voluntary benefits
- Perks and flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance and service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Work Environment
- Location: On-Site at UBora Tower, Dubai, UAE
- Operating Group: International
- Business Line: Transportation
- Contract Status: Full-time
- Work Location Model: On-Site
