QA/QC Inspector

Company Overview

Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad (HRC) is a well-established petroleum refining business in Malaysia. Incorporated in 1960 and listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market since 1962, the company is majority owned by Malaysia Hengyuan International Limited, which is part of the Shandong Hengyuan Petrochemical group. HRC operates a refinery in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a licensed capacity of 156,000 barrels per day. The site is a large industrial operation centered on refining and manufacturing petroleum products, supporting more than 500 employees and contractors. The work environment places strong emphasis on safety, dependable operations, and high execution standards.

Role Summary

This full-time, on-site QA/QC Inspector position is based at the Port Dickson refinery. The role focuses on checking equipment, materials, and ongoing work activities to confirm they meet company requirements, legal obligations, and relevant industry standards. The inspector also reviews quality documents such as inspection records, test results, welding logs, and quality control plans, and documents any deviations along with recommended corrective actions.

Key Duties

• Carry out inspections on equipment, materials, and work methods to verify compliance with internal standards and external codes.
• Examine and validate inspection reports, test documentation, welding records, and quality plans.
• Identify non-conformances and record clear, practical recommendations for correction.
• Monitor construction, maintenance, and turnaround work to ensure quality requirements are being followed.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks for welding and fabrication activities.
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, and operations personnel to close out quality issues.
• Assist with audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts related to safety, reliability, and product quality.

Qualification Requirements

• Technical skills in quality control and quality assurance, including the application of procedures, standards, and best practices in a refinery or other heavy industrial setting.
• Capability in quality management, including maintaining documentation, supporting audit activities, and contributing to improvement initiatives.
• Inspection expertise, including visual and dimensional assessment of equipment, materials, and completed work, with familiarity with industrial and safety codes.
• Knowledge of welding inspection, including weld quality checks, interpretation of welding procedures and drawings, and awareness of common defects and test methods.
• A relevant technical diploma or engineering qualification in mechanical, materials, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in quality or welding inspection such as CSWIP, AWS, or API are considered an advantage.
• Experience in refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects, with a solid understanding of HSE requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and standards accurately, with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary site teams and contractors.

Work Environment

The position is based in an active refinery setting and involves direct coordination with multiple site functions. The work requires a strong focus on compliance, precision, and safe execution in a heavy industrial environment.

Additional Information

No stipend or salary details were provided in the source, and the number of openings was not specified.