QA/QC Inspector NDT Onsite

Job description

QA/QC NDT Inspector will be responsible for the site-based NDT activities including Magnetic Particle Testing (MPI), Dye Penetrant Testing (DPI), Radiography Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Phased Array (PAUT), TOFD, etc. on piping, tank, structural steel, and welding for main development facilities and equipment located in Majnoon Oil Field. A good candidate would have solid multi-discipline oil and gas operations knowledge and related supervisory and inspection experience in a similar capacity with a good understanding of project specifications, norms, and regulations as well as international codes.

Support and promote project HSSE requirements within QA/QC activities and inspections, monitor contractor and subcontractor welding work including piping, structural, tank, vessels, equipment, works progress and performance, interface with responsible engineers and construction supervision team.

QA/QC NDT Inspector reports to Site QA/QC Lead and has a reporting line to the Quality Assurance Discipline.

Roles and responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance with project specifications, drawings, codes, standards, and procedures of all fabrication, installation, erection, and testing processes during construction leading to mechanical completion.
• Witness inspection and tests within their disciplines based on approved ITPs.
• Monitor execution of NDT work activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, procedures, safety standards, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Supervise and monitor NDT on pressure-containing piping, equipment, pipeline, and welded construction using special equipment and techniques to ensure structural integrity and safety.
• Ensure to cover the required percentage of NDT requirements per line and equipment as listed in the engineering line list and approved drawing.
• Review weld map as per approved drawing and ensure correct NDT method applied and percentage covered for hydrotest packages.
• Prepare inspection reports outlining specific recommendations and liaise with field supervisors regarding their implementations.
• Attend all WPQRs NDT and mechanical testing to ensure complete implementation of the requirements.
• Witness all contractor's welding qualification tests and evaluate their visual and NDT results.
• Witness all site NDT activities, carry out interpretation for test results, and evaluate the findings.
• Maintain records of calibration, inspection, and testing equipment.
• Provide sufficient feedback to QA/QC Lead on daily quality issues.
• Shall be conversant with the final documentation.
• Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
• Ensure closure of all RFIs and related inspection/test records (ITRs) immediately after successful completion of each inspection.
• Liaise and work closely with the site contractor’s quality inspection team.
• Raise and support closure of NCRs in coordination with QA/QC Lead.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years quality management experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Level II certification in the applicable methods (MPI, PT, UT, RT, PAUT).
• Valid knowledge of ASME, API, AWS, ISO NDT-related codes.
• PCN / ASNT / ISO 9712 Level II certification.
• Good knowledge of international standards and all relevant local standards and laws.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must be proactive and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in English language.

Educational experience

• Preferred engineering degree.
• Professional accreditation preferred.
• Successful completion of ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training or transition course preferred.