Mechanical & Piping (M&P) Inspector (m/f/d) – Employee Leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung)

Mechanical & Piping (M&P) Inspector (m/f/d) – Employee Leasing (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung)
Location: Brunsbüttel LNG Terminal, Germany
Start Date: February 2026 (ASAP)
Duration: Until end of May 2026, with possible extension depending on project progress
Employment Type: Employee Leasing (AÜ)
Working Hours: 40 hours/week, with flexibility for weekends/nights during critical project milestones
Onsite Requirement: 100% onsite, no remote option

Role Overview
The Mechanical & Piping (M&P) Inspector serves as the technical authority for mechanical engineering matters on behalf of the Owner at an LNG Terminal project site. The role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance, and technical integrity of all mechanical works performed by the EPC contractor.
Responsibilities span construction oversight, technical review, contractor management, and support during pre‑commissioning and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Oversight & Contractor Management

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, ASME B31.3, API standards, PED 2014/68/EU, and relevant EU/German regulations
• Review Method Statements, ITPs, and quality procedures for mechanical disciplines
• Evaluate RFIs and Field Work Orders related to mechanical scope
• Provide clarification on technical matters and deviations when required
• Review vendor documents such as datasheets, calculations, and certification packages

2. Static Equipment & Piping Oversight

• Supervise installation of cryogenic piping, including verification of materials, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), and PWHT
• Verify installation against approved isometrics, including supports, expansion allowances, and stress considerations
• Witness pressure tests (hydrostatic / pneumatic)
• Review NDT documentation (RT, UT, MT, PT) to confirm weld quality compliance

3. Construction Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Perform regular field inspections of mechanical installations
• Monitor material receiving and verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) for traceability
• Track punch list items and ensure closure of Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Review and validate as‑built documentation and redline drawings
• Verify installation and configuration of safety valves and pressure protection systems

4. Pre‑Commissioning & Commissioning Support

• Participate in Mechanical Completion (MC) walkdowns
• Review and approve pre‑commissioning procedures and check sheets
• Monitor cleaning, flushing, and preservation activities of piping systems
• Witness commissioning and performance testing of rotating equipment
• Validate calibration of mechanical instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
• Support documentation required for system handover

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly mechanical progress reports
• Contribute to project status updates, including risks, issues, and mitigation actions
• Maintain mechanical registers, test records, and certification logs
• Document technical decisions, meeting minutes, and contractor correspondence
• Support Management of Change (MoC) for mechanical scope alterations

Key Deliverables & KPIs

• 100% of mechanical documentation reviewed within required timeframes
• Weekly field inspection reports with zero undetected quality issues reaching commissioning
• Accurate progress reporting and early risk identification
• Mechanical systems delivered on time for commissioning with minimal punch items
• Timely and complete reporting, with proactive escalation of issues

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Minimum 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in the Oil & Gas sector
• Experience in construction-phase engineering, ideally as Owner’s Representative or within PMC roles
• Experience with LNG terminals, cryogenic facilities, or major energy infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including:
  • ASME B31.3
  • API 610 / 617 / 618 / 682 / 686
  • PED 2014/68/EU
  • EN 13480
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and datasheets

Desirable

• API certifications (510 / 570 / 653)
• Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) status
• Experience with FSRUs or Terminal Management Systems
• Prior experience working within EU regulatory frameworks

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and structured approach to technical review
• Assertive communication with the ability to hold contractors accountable
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with project leadership
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Resilience under pressure and ability to manage competing priorities
• Safety‑first mindset with strong HSE awareness

Additional Requirements

• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage
• Right to work in the EU is mandatory
• Physically capable of participating in commissioning activities (e.g., work at heights, scaffolding access)

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