Junior Mechanical Inspector (Local only)

Job Description
Junior Mechanical Inspector
Location: Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau, Vietnam
Department: Industry
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Company: Bureau Veritas Vietnam
About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. We help clients improve quality, safety, environmental performance, and compliance across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, Construction, and Infrastructure.
We are looking for motivated and technically competent Junior Mechanical Inspectors to join our inspection team in Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau.
Position Summary
The Junior Mechanical Inspector will support inspection and quality assurance activities related to mechanical equipment, welding, structural steel, piping systems, fabrication, construction, and installation works. The successful candidate will work closely with senior inspectors, project teams, clients, and contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements.
This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and exposure to major industrial and energy projects.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Inspection
Perform inspection activities under the supervision of Senior Inspectors.
Verify mechanical equipment fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing activities.
Conduct visual inspections of mechanical systems and components.
Verify materials, dimensions, and workmanship against specifications and drawings.
Welding Inspection
Monitor welding activities during fabrication and construction.
Verify welder qualifications, welding procedures, and material traceability.
Perform weld visual inspections and support welding quality control activities.
Coordinate with NDT personnel and review inspection records.
Piping Inspection
Inspect piping fabrication, fit-up, erection, and installation activities.
Verify piping materials, dimensions, supports, and workmanship.
Witness hydrostatic and pneumatic tests when assigned.
Monitor compliance with approved procedures and specifications.
Structural Inspection
Conduct inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection works.
Verify alignment, dimensions, bolting, material identification, and coating preparation.
Support quality surveillance activities during construction and fabrication.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare daily inspection reports and site observation reports.
Maintain accurate inspection records and supporting documentation.
Review drawings, procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documents.
Report non-conformities and quality concerns to supervisors.
HSE Compliance
Follow Bureau Veritas and client HSE requirements at all times.
Participate in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
Promote safe working practices at fabrication yards and project sites.
Qualifications
Education
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Welding Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Or other related engineering disciplines
Experience
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in mechanical inspection, construction quality control, fabrication inspection, or related industrial activities.
Experience in one or more of the following industries is preferred:
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Power Generation
Offshore Projects
Shipbuilding
Industrial Manufacturing
EPC Projects
Experience in the following areas is advantageous:
Mechanical equipment inspection
Welding inspection
Structural steel inspection
Piping inspection
QA/QC activities