Responsibilities:

Provide overall technical governance for all inspection and NDT/Advanced NDT activities, ensuring compliance with COMPANY specifications, ISO standards, and contractual requirements. Lead the development, review, approval, and maintenance of inspection procedures, NDT/Advanced NDT techniques, inspection work methods, and technical instructions. Ensure all inspection personnel meet contract-required competencies, certifications, and qualification frameworks (ISO 9712, SNT-TC-1A, CSWIP, API, IRATA, etc.). Oversee technical validation of inspection results, including UT, MT, PT, RT, PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, SRUT, PEC, and other advanced techniques. Provide technical assurance for inspection deliverables, reports, data quality, and CIRRAS submissions to maintain contract compliance and traceability. Coordinate with COMPANY Technical Authorities on technical clarifications, procedure approvals, novel inspection methods, and interpretation of standards. Ensure contractor equipment (NDT, Advanced NDT, EX-rated devices, calibration equipment) meets COMPANY requirements, ISO 17025 calibration standards, and operational readiness criteria. Support troubleshooting of complex inspection issues, structural anomalies, corrosion mechanisms, and advanced NDT findings. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including new inspection technologies, productivity enhancements, and quality improvements. Provide technical training, mentoring, and competency development plans for inspectors, technicians, and support staff. Oversee internal audits, external audits, NCR investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective/preventive action execution. Ensure technical risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated as part of inspection execution planning.

 

Qualification:

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgy, or related Engineering discipline. ASNT Level III certification in at least one major NDT method (UT, MT, PT, VT, or RT). Minimum 8–10 years experience in inspection, integrity management, or NDT/Advanced NDT technical roles within the Oil & Gas industry. Strong knowledge of ISO 9712, SNT-TC-1A, CSWIP, API (510/570/653), ASME, NACE, IRATA, and COMPANY Inspection Standards. Experience overseeing advanced NDT methods (PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, SRUT, PEC, IRIS, MFL, etc.) is preferred. Familiarity with ISO 17020 and ISO 9001 quality systems, procedure approvals, and technical audit processes. Strong analytical skills for interpreting inspection data, fitness-for-service input, and anomaly assessment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills when engaging with COMPANY Technical Authorities. Proficient in MS Office, inspection management systems (e.g., CIRRAS), and reporting tools. HSSE awareness, with required training and certifications as determined by COMPANY (e.g., BOSIET if offshore attendance is required). Fluent in English (oral and written) and compliant with BSP Ethics & Compliance requirements