NDT Lead

Accountabilities

The job holder will be accountable for the following during project execution within the Major Projects Division:

• Provide Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) expertise across all projects.
  

• Supervise project NDT Inspectors to ensure consistent and proper execution of NDT activities which are critical for asset integrity.
  

• Implement company Technical Referential and applicable local and international codes.
  

• Support detailed engineering procurement fabrication construction transportation and offshore installation works.
  

• Interface with Engineering & Construction (E&C) Department particularly the Technical Reference Person (TRP) for deviation management impacting the Technical Referential.
  

• Liaise with E&C and Welding TRP to ensure company standards are regularly updated regarding NDT in line with international codes best practices and granted deviations.
  

• Support updates and extensions of the Preferred Manufacturer List (PML) by assessing new manufacturers NDT capabilities.
  

Key Activities

• Promote and comply with HSE instructions policies and procedures.
  

• Ensure compliance with company values standards laws regulations and industry best practices.
  

• Maintain confidentiality of all project-related information.
  

• Participate in Contractors and Vendors Kick-Off and Pre-Inspection Meetings.
  

• Conduct site missions to review and audit NDT activities across projects/packages.
  

• Support and assist NDT specialists during surveillance and inspection activities.
  

• Review validate and approve NDT procedures records and method statements.
  

• Participate in qualifications for PAUT ToFD and Pipeline AUT systems.
  

• Oversee NDT operator qualifications and testing.
  

• Approve NDT-related documentation through the Company EDMS.
  

• Provide quality and technical advice promoting best practices within projects.
  

• Address and resolve technical queries deviation requests NCRs and concession requests.
  

• Lead investigations of significant NDT-related quality failures.
  

• Contribute to contractor and vendor qualification/technical audits.
  

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly status reports including KPIs to the Head of Projects QA/QC.
  

• Support project close-out activities issuing lessons learned quality feedback and improvement notices related to NDT.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications (Valid/Required)

• ISO 9712 (COFREND or equivalent):
  

  • RT Level III Radiography (conventional & computerized)
    

  • UT Level III Conventional Ultrasonic Testing
    

  • UT/ToFD Level III Ultrasonic Time of Flight Diffraction Testing
    

  • UT/PAUT Level III Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
    

  • PT Level III Penetrant Testing
    

  • MT Level III Magnetic Testing
    

  • VT Level III Indirect Visual Testing
    

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ultrasonic Conventional Flaw Characterization
  

• Advanced Guide Waves Ultrasonic Testing
  

• Radiography Imaging Interpretation (Ir192)
  

Experience

• Minimum 15 years in a similar role within the Oil & Gas industry.
  

• Strong project experience in subsea systems (including pipelines) and offshore platforms.
  

• Proven knowledge of automatic welding and PAUT systems.
  

• Familiarity with ASME API DNV AWS ASTM NACE and ISO standards.
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership team spirit and interpersonal skills.
  

• Effective communication in multicultural environments.
  

• Fluent in English.
  

• Ability to manage projects in complex operational settings.
  

Mandatory Trainings

• H2S OPITO Certification
  

• T-BOSIET Certification