Mechanical Quality Inspector – Pipe
Rack Modules (Data Centre Project)
Duration:
6 months - Immediate start.
Location:
Onsite Belgium
Role
Overview:
Responsible
for on-site quality inspection, verification, and oversight of prefabricated
mechanical pipe rack modules from delivery through installation on a data
centre project. The role ensures compliance with design, specifications, codes,
and client standards, driving punch‑free installation and full traceability
into commissioning and handover.
Location
and Travel:
Note:
The facility is managed by company that the Mechanical Quality Inspector will
be working with, and they will be part of one quality team.
Responsibilities
Quality
inspection and oversight
- Inspect
delivered pipe rack modules for transport damage, correct tagging,
orientation, and dimensional compliance before acceptance on the Belgian
site.
- Verify
materials, welds, supports, insulation and accessories against isometrics,
GA drawings, and module fabrication drawings.
- Check
module interfaces (flanges, supports, anchors, connection points) for
correct location, orientation, and accessibility for commissioning and
maintenance.
- Witness
and verify mechanical installation of modules onto steelwork or concrete
(alignment, level, anchor fixing, grout, tolerances).
- Confirm
correct installation of thermal insulation, vapour barriers, trace
heating, and labelling on installed modules.
Compliance
with codes, specs and ITPs
- Execute
inspection and test activities in line with approved ITPs, method
statements, and project specifications.
- Verify
compliance with applicable mechanical codes/standards as defined in the
project documentation.
- Raise
and follow up non‑conformance reports (NCRs) for any deviations; agree
corrective actions with construction and supervision teams and verify
closure.
Documentation,
traceability and records
- Ensure
inspection records, checklists, punch lists and red‑line mark‑ups are
completed accurately and promptly for each module and install location.
- Ensure
all client documentation is correctly completed and uploaded onto the
agreed software systems.
- Support
compilation and review of mechanical quality dossiers / turnover packs for
the pipe rack systems.
Interface
with fabrication, construction, design and commissioning
- Liaise
with fabrication facilities to understand fabrication sequence, welding
procedures, NDT scope and any open quality issues before modules ship.
- Work
closely with construction supervisors, planners and lifting/rigging teams
in Belgium to sequence inspections without delaying critical path
installation.
- Interface
with design/engineering to resolve site queries (clashes, access,
tolerance issues) and support constructability and “right‑first‑time”
solutions.
- Support
commissioning teams by ensuring test points, drains, vents, isolation
valves and instrumentation are installed as per design and are accessible
and identifiable.
Field
leadership and continuous improvement
- Provide
practical feedback and toolbox‑style coaching to foremen and fitters on
recurring quality issues, typical defects, and preferred installation
practices.
- Participate
in quality walks and punch‑list inspections, driving early identification
and close‑out of defects on pipe rack modules and connected systems.
- Feed
lessons learned back to fabrication and design teams to improve future
module design and constructability for data centre roll‑outs.
Experience
and Qualifications
- Trade
or engineering background in mechanical piping (pipefitter/fabricator,
mechanical technician, or mechanical engineer) with substantial site
experience.
- Experience
in mechanical QA/QC or supervision on large industrial or mission‑critical
projects; data centre, pharma, semiconductor or power experience strongly
preferred.
- Proven
experience with prefabricated / modular pipe racks and piping systems
including supports and integration with steelwork.
- Familiarity
with relevant piping and mechanical standards and typical project
specifications.
- Demonstrated
ability to read and interpret GA drawings, isometrics, support details,
module drawings, and vendor documents.
- Experience
working within a formal QA/QC framework (ITPs, checklists, NCRs, punch‑list,
turnover documentation) and with digital quality/commissioning tools.
- Good
understanding of data centre environment requirements: critical cooling
and process services, segregation of critical/non‑critical systems, access
for maintenance and commissioning.
- Strong
communication skills in an international project environment, able to
interface with construction teams, engineers, client representatives and
commissioning teams.