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 *****
PED 2014/68/EU
EN 13480
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics, and datasheets

Desirable

API certifications *****)
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)