Intertek is seeking experienced Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspectors (VID) for a long-term opportunity in Lyon, France. The positions are aimed at professionals with strong vendor inspection experience across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, welding, metallurgical, and materials disciplines.
As part of Intertek’s new Relocation Program, successful candidates can relocate to France with support that includes visa and work permit sponsorship in single status, along with relocation assistance and a permanent employment contract with Intertek France.
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to experienced oil and gas, petrochemical, power, and heavy fabrication inspection professionals who already hold valid Saudi Aramco vendor inspector approvals.
About Intertek
Intertek is a global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services, helping organizations maintain quality, safety, compliance, and technical standards across a wide range of industries.
For this relocation program, Intertek is looking for inspectors capable of carrying out vendor inspections according to Saudi Aramco specifications, international codes, and client requirements.
The successful candidates will join Intertek’s operations in France and contribute to major vendor inspection projects while developing a long-term career in Europe.
Position: Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspector (VID)
- Employer: Intertek
- Position: Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspector (VID)
- Location: Lyon, France
- Employment: Permanent
- Relocation: Required
- Visa Sponsorship: Full visa and work permit sponsorship in single status
- Relocation Assistance: Available
- Industry: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Heavy Fabrication, Inspection and Certification
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Intertek’s office in Lyon, France.
What the Vendor Inspector Will Do
The Vendor Inspector will be responsible for inspecting equipment, components, manufacturing activities, and fabrication processes at supplier facilities.
The position involves ensuring that inspection activities meet the required Saudi Aramco specifications, international standards, applicable codes, and client requirements.
Depending on the candidate’s technical discipline and assigned projects, the work may involve areas such as:
- Vendor inspection of equipment and components
- Monitoring fabrication and manufacturing processes
- Reviewing inspection activities at supplier facilities
- Checking compliance with project specifications
- Assessing welding and fabrication quality
- Reviewing materials and manufacturing documentation
- Applying relevant international engineering and inspection standards
- Supporting non-destructive testing activities
- Verifying that supplier activities meet required quality standards
- Identifying potential quality or compliance issues during inspections
- Working according to Saudi Aramco inspection requirements
The position is intended for professionals who can work independently in technically demanding inspection environments and understand the documentation and quality requirements associated with major industrial projects.
Minimum Educational Requirements
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
Accepted backgrounds include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Welding Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Equivalent relevant technical qualifications
The educational background should align with the candidate’s inspection discipline and professional experience.
Professional Experience
Intertek is seeking experienced inspection professionals with approximately 5–10+ years of vendor inspection experience.
Relevant industry backgrounds include:
- Oil and gas
- Petrochemical
- Power generation
- Heavy fabrication
- Industrial manufacturing
- Engineering and construction
Previous experience working on Saudi Aramco projects is strongly preferred.
Candidates should have substantial knowledge of vendor inspection procedures and be comfortable assessing equipment, components, materials, fabrication, welding, and manufacturing processes against established technical requirements.
Saudi Aramco Vendor Inspector Approval
A key requirement for this opportunity is valid Saudi Aramco Approved Vendor Inspector / VID status.
Applicants must hold valid Aramco approval with the required QM codes.
The listing specifically identifies the following approvals:
- QM26 – Mandatory
- QM30 – Mandatory
- QM27
- QM31
Candidates should carefully check their current Aramco approval status and QM codes before applying.
Required Certifications
The position also calls for relevant technical certifications and qualifications.
Depending on the candidate’s discipline, these may include:
- Aramco CBT (Competency Based Test)
- NDT Level II or Level III certification
- PT – Penetrant Testing
- MT – Magnetic Testing
- UT – Ultrasonic Testing
- RT – Radiographic Testing
- Welding Inspector certification
- CSWIP
- AWS or equivalent welding qualifications
- API qualifications
- ASME/code qualifications
Examples of relevant code qualifications include API 650, API 620, ASME Section V and ASME Section IX, depending on the department and inspection specialization.
Applicants should ensure that certifications listed on their CV are current and clearly identify the relevant certification level and issuing organization.
Technical Knowledge
Strong technical knowledge is important for this position.
Candidates should have a solid understanding of areas such as:
- Welding inspection
- Metallurgy
- Heat treatment
- Materials testing
- Fabrication processes
- Non-destructive testing
- Inspection techniques
- Materials and equipment verification
- Quality control procedures
- International engineering codes
- ASME standards
- API standards
- AWS standards
- ASTM standards
Experience applying these standards in real-world vendor inspection environments will be particularly relevant.
France Relocation and Visa Sponsorship
One of the major features of this opportunity is Intertek’s Relocation Program.
Successful candidates are offered:
- Full visa sponsorship
- Work permit sponsorship
- Relocation assistance
- Permanent employment with Intertek France
- Relocation to Lyon, France
- Sponsorship in single status
This means eligible international candidates do not necessarily need to already have French work authorization, as the employer states that visa and work permit sponsorship is included as part of the program.
Applicants should nevertheless confirm the precise immigration process, documentation requirements, timing, and conditions with Intertek before accepting an offer.
What Intertek Offers
Successful candidates can expect:
- Permanent employment contract with Intertek France
- Full visa and work permit sponsorship in single status
- Relocation assistance
- Career development opportunities within a global Testing, Inspection and Certification organization
- The opportunity to work on major vendor inspection projects
- Exposure to projects operating under Saudi Aramco standards
- The opportunity to establish a long-term professional career in Europe
Who Should Apply?
This position is particularly suited to experienced inspection professionals who already have a strong background in industrial vendor inspection and meet the Aramco approval requirements.
You may be a suitable candidate if you have:
- 5–10+ years of relevant vendor inspection experience
- Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, power, or heavy fabrication
- Valid Saudi Aramco VID approval
- QM26 and QM30 approvals
- Additional QM27 and/or QM31 approvals where applicable
- Relevant engineering or technical education
- Current inspection and NDT certifications
- Strong knowledge of applicable international codes
- A willingness to relocate to Lyon
- An interest in establishing a long-term career in France
How to Tailor Your CV for This Position
Your CV should immediately demonstrate that you meet the specialized requirements of this vacancy.
Start with a professional summary that clearly identifies you as an Aramco-Approved Vendor Inspector and state your total years of vendor inspection experience.
Make your Aramco approvals highly visible rather than burying them within a general certifications section. Specifically mention QM26, QM30, QM27 and QM31, indicating which approvals are currently valid.
Your experience section should emphasize:
- Saudi Aramco projects
- Vendor inspection assignments
- Oil and gas or petrochemical projects
- Supplier and manufacturing inspections
- Welding inspection
- NDT activities
- Fabrication monitoring
- Materials inspection
- Applicable API, ASME, AWS and ASTM standards
Also list your NDT levels and methods separately, such as UT, MT, PT and RT, along with welding inspection credentials such as CSWIP or AWS.
If you have worked on major international projects, identify the project type, equipment inspected, standards applied, and your specific responsibilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the original Intertek job listing on Indeed and provide an updated CV highlighting their Aramco approvals, QM codes, engineering qualifications, certifications, and vendor inspection experience.
Before submitting your application, check that your CV clearly demonstrates compliance with the mandatory QM26 and QM30 requirements.
Important Information for International Applicants
The position specifically includes visa and work permit sponsorship in single status, making the opportunity relevant to qualified professionals currently based outside France.
However, candidates should independently verify all relocation, immigration, employment, and sponsorship conditions with Intertek before making travel arrangements or paying any third-party fees.
The position requires successful candidates to relocate to Lyon, France.
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape shares job opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not represent Intertek and cannot guarantee employment, interviews, visa sponsorship, work permit approval, relocation assistance, or visa approval. Sponsorship and relocation arrangements are subject to the employer’s eligibility requirements and applicable immigration rules. Applicants should review the original vacancy and verify all employment, salary, qualification, sponsorship, relocation, and immigration details directly with Intertek before applying.
