Site Inspector (Civil & Structural)

Parsons International Limited - Muscat, Oman

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, performs difficult and sometimes complex inspection tasks. Inspects various facets of work on the construction site and performs continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications. Documents nonconformance and may participate in determining appropriate resolution. Inspection activities are usually concentrated in one of the following areas: soils, concrete, mechanical, or electrical. Willingness to travel and/or to relocate to field sites is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts tests to determine if work has been done in accordance with contract specifications and may include any of the following:

Performs civil and structural tests, such as soil compaction, moisture content, aggregation, graduation, concrete slump, air entrainment, concrete compression, lines and grades surveys, bolt torques, and concrete coring.
Performs destructive and nondestructive tests on metals and other materials through magnaflex, dye-penetrant, radiographic, tension and compression, paint thickness, and resistivity.
Performs surveillance of underground piping to ensure tightness, bedding, and grade.
Inspects and monitors piling installation to ensure location and bearing.
Validates piping systems, including P&ID checks and hydraulic or other pressure tests.
Inspects electrical installations to ensure proper grounding, circuit integrity, and adherence to statutory and customer regulations.
Performs continuing inspection of painting and insulation to ensure thickness and coverage continuity.
Provides general inspection on all construction labor and subcontracted tasks to ensure professional workmanship.
Verifies equipment alignment and balancing operations.

Participates in the development of quality control reports and procedures
Participates in the development of job safety practices and in the preparation of safety reports.
May administer welder qualification tests.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Certificate or equivalent
10 Years Experience, all in medium to large-scale highway projects.
Must be experienced and proficient in all aspects of highway construction (excavation, embankment construction, road works, drainage works, concrete work, asphalt works, etc.), Must have a good command of written and spoken English.
Must have safety awareness and training,

Skills

inspection, surveillance, testing

Education

Civil diploma / certificate

About This Company

The Parsons Corporation, headquartered in Pasadena, California is one of the world's largest international engineering, procurement, and construction organizations. Parsons is a recognized leader in ground transportation, aviation, infrastructure, water, wastewater, environmental, oil and gas, petroleum processing, chemical, power, pulp and paper industries, as well as government, industrial, community development.