Source Inspector-Mechanical

This is a remote position.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Source Inspector is responsible for performing independent source inspections at supplier and manufacturer facilities to verify compliance with

Saudi Aramco requirements

, applicable

API/ASME/ASTM standards

, approved drawings, ITPs, and purchase order requirements. The role follows

API Source Inspector (SI) principles

to ensure materials and equipment meet contractual, technical, and quality requirements before release.

This role requires inspectors who are willing to complete the

Saudi Aramco qualification and approval process

.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform source inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Plans, and Aramco Inspection Requirements.

- Verify material compliance, traceability, certification (MTCs), and heat/lot control.

- Witness and verify manufacturing, fabrication, machining, welding, heat treatment, NDT, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating activities, as applicable.

- Review and verify compliance to applicable API, ASME, ASTM, ISO, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES/SAMSS).

- Confirm calibration status of inspection and measuring equipment.

- Identify and report non-conformances; verify corrective actions and closure.

- Review and endorse inspection reports, release notes, and manufacturing records.

- Maintain professional independence, ethics, and objectivity in line with API SI Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

- 5–10 years of mechanical inspection experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy projects.

- Strong knowledge of API Source Inspector (SI) Body of Knowledge.

- Experience inspecting valves, piping, pressure vessels, forgings, castings, skids, and machined components (as applicable).

Preferred Certifications

- API Source Inspector (SI) – Strongly preferred

- Saudi Aramco project experience – Highly desirable

- NDT Level II (PT/MT/UT/RT) – Advantage, if applicable

Saudi Aramco / Prima Qualification Requirements

Candidates must be willing to complete the Saudi Aramco qualification process.

Required Documents

- Inspector Resume Cover Sheet (provided)

- Fully completed, recent photo attached

- Handwritten signature required (no electronic signatures)

- Current Resume (include manufacturers, materials inspected, and locations)

- Supporting certificates and credentials

Qualification Process

- Resume packet submitted via Prima

- Aramco Inspection Department review

- SAP number issued and CBT exam scheduled

- CBT exam completed for applicable commodities

- Technical interview conducted

- Final qualification results issued

Benefits

Opportunity to work on

Saudi Aramco–approved inspection assignments across multiple global locations

, including

Argentina, Canada, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, USA, and Vietnam

, providing broad international exposure and career development.