Field Quality Lead

Employment Type :- On Roll

Location:- Mumbai

No of position :- 1

Experience :- 15 - 20 Years

Qualification:- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical

Job Description:

A Lead NDT Level 3 in a home office role for oil and gas offshore projects is primarily responsible for the overall management development and administration of the companys Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) programs and personnel certification ensuring compliance with international codes and standards.

• Procedure Development & Approval: Develop write review qualify and approve NDT procedures techniques and work instructions in compliance with relevant codes (e.g. ASME API ASTM ISO DNV GL Norsok) and customer specifications.
• Personnel Management & Certification: Assume technical responsibility for the NDT staff. Conduct monitor and manage the training examination and certification of NDT Level I and Level II personnel in accordance with the companys written practice (e.g. SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410).
• Technical Guidance & Support: Act as the primary technical authority for NDT providing guidance and assistance to inspection teams engineering departments and clients on method selection application and interpretation of results.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Oversee NDT operations to ensure quality control and compliance with all applicable project and safety standards. This includes conducting internal and external audits of NDT activities and vendor/supplier qualifications.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all NDT documentation test results and data are accurately captured maintained and formally approved. Prepare technical and inspection management reports for clients and top management.

Project Coordination (Offshore Focus):

• Client & Third-Party Interface: Serve as the main point of contact for clients third-party inspection (TPI) agencies and certifying authorities regarding NDT and quality issues.
• Project Planning: Coordinate NDT schedules with QA/QC and production teams to align with construction maintenance and shutdown project timelines (onshore and offshore).
• New Technology Implementation: Stay abreast of new NDT technologies (e.g. PAUT TOFD MFL Eddy Current) and recommend innovations to improve efficiency quality and safety in inspection programs.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Certification: Valid ASNT NDT Level III (or equivalent PCN/ISO 9712 Level 3) certification in multiple methods typically including Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Radiographic Testing (RT) Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Metallurgical or a related Engineering discipline is often required.
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry covering static equipment pipelines and marine structures with demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical communication (written and oral) and computer skills (MS Office inspection management systems).