Mechanical QA Inspector

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: Approach each client engagement as a partnership , create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Mechanical QA Inspector to support mechanical quality assurance activities for a large-scale data center project in Dubai, UAE. This role requires strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, site inspections, quality documentation, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting QA/QC activities for mechanical systems on large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical projects, with a strong focus on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, fire protection, mechanical plant, and related building services. You will play a key role in ensuring that mechanical works are delivered in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, project quality requirements, and applicable codes and standards. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the implementation of the project quality management system for mechanical works. Review approved mechanical drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, material submittals, and project quality requirements. Conduct site inspections for mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, pumps, piping, ductwork, and mechanical equipment installations. Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved quality procedures, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards. Review and verify inspection requests, material approvals, test reports, pressure test records, flushing records, installation checklists, and quality documentation. Identify mechanical quality issues, installation deficiencies, defects, and non-conforming work and support the issuance and closeout of NCRs. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, MEP engineers, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues. Support material receiving inspections for mechanical equipment and components to verify compliance with approved submittals and project requirements. Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closeout of quality observations and non-conformances. Support testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover readiness by ensuring mechanical works are properly inspected, documented, and accepted. Participate in quality meetings, site inspections, progress reviews, and technical coordination sessions. Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, punch lists, NCR trackers, test records, and closeout documentation. Assist in preparing regular QA reports, dashboards, and quality summaries for project leadership and client review. Promote a strong quality culture across mechanical site activities by reinforcing standards, accountability, and timely issue resolution. QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications: 10+ years of QA/QC, mechanical engineering, MEP inspection, or construction quality experience within large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical projects. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Const…