Mechanical Quality Inspector – Pipe Rack Modules (Data Centre Project)

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:

• Pipe
  rack modules are assembled in Germany, with welding completed in a separate
  facility.
• Final
  installation is on a data centre construction site in Belgium.
• The
  role is site‑based in Belgium for the full installation phase,
  including pre‑install inspections, installation monitoring, and punch‑list
  close‑out.
• Periodic
  travel to fabrication and welding facilities in Germany may be
  required for:
  • Pre‑production
    and in‑process audits and inspections.
  • Factory
    walk‑downs.
  • Resolution
    of quality issues that could impact site installation.

 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.