Subsea Inspector FOC Flying Leads Flanges SSIV Valve

Position Title: Subsea Inspector FOC Flying Leads Bottom Flanges SSIV Valve (ITP Scope)

Location: Italy

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at

The Subsea Inspector is responsible for quality surveillance inspection and compliance verification of Fiber Optic Cables (FOC) electrical/hydraulic flying leads bottom flanges and SSIV valve packages for a shallow-water offshore subsea pipeline scheme. The role ensures adherence to ITPs project specifications and international standards through fabrication assembly FAT/SAT and offshore readiness.

ITP Compliance & Quality Surveillance

• Implement ITPs for FOC flying leads bottom flanges and SSIVs.
• Conduct hold-point witness-point and surveillance inspections.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and vendor procedures.

FOC (Fiber Optic Cable) Inspection

• Inspect fiber continuity attenuation and OTDR test results.
• Verify armoring sheathing and bend radius integrity.
• Witness terminations splicing sealing and pressure tests.

Flying Leads Inspection (Electrical & Hydraulic)

• Inspect fabrication of EFL/HFL components.
• Verify connectors insulation resistance continuity tube cleanliness and pressure tests.
• Review FAT documentation for electrical and hydraulic performance.

Bottom Flanges & Connector Inspection

• Inspect fabrication and machining of flanges hubs and subsea connectors.
• Review dimensional checks NDT results (VT PT UT MT) coating and corrosion protection.
• Confirm pressure rating seal profile accuracy and material traceability.

SSIV Valve Inspection

• Review SSIV design compliance with API 6A/17D.
• Inspect valve body actuator sealing components and control tubing.
• Witness FAT operations: valve cycling leakage tests HP/LP testing and ESD logic verification.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare inspection reports NCRs and punch lists.
• Verify QA records certificates and MDR completeness.
• Ensure full material traceability and documentation control.

Offshore Readiness Verification

• Validate equipment preservation tagging lifting points and sea-fastening.
• Review ROV operability and interface fit-up.
• Confirm equipment is ready for mobilization and offshore installation.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate with subsea engineering quality teams vendors fabrication yards and installation contractors.
• Communicate inspection findings and ensure close-out before release.

Technical Competence Requirements

• Knowledge of subsea hardware: FOC flying leads SSIVs hubs connectors.
• Skilled in fiber optic testing (OTDR) hydraulic and electrical testing.
• Understanding of NDT (VT PT MT UT) and coating inspection.
• Familiarity with API 17E/F/D API 6A DNV ISO 13628 standards.
• Experience with SCM interfaces and subsea control systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/diploma in Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation or Quality Engineering.
• 515 years in subsea/offshore inspection for FOC flying leads SSIVs and subsea hardware.
• NDT certifications (CSWIP/PCN/ASNT) preferred.
• Experience in FAT/EFAT/SIT and offshore readiness preparation.