NDT Specialist at WTS Energy

The client is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies. JOB SUMMARY The candidate is responsible for supervision and inspection of the non-destructive testing activities within the Project. Shall ensure that project activities comply with COMPANY rules & project procedures.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• Ubeta Project is a pre-FID (Final Investment Decision) Engineering, Procurement, Construction, installation and commissioning of UBETA Wellpad to Obite treatment centre by 11km pipeline, HV power, and Fibre optics cable.
• The project is situated on OML58 near Port-Harcourt in Nigeria (onshore)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate on welding, Welders and Welding Operators qualifications procedurequalification, including Mechanical Testing when required.
• Review and approve the NDT procedures and Operators in liaise with the CTR’slevel.3
• Review and interpret all or part of radiography films in addition to the third-partyinterpretation.
• Monitoring of NDT subcontractor and Contractor inspectors’ qualification andperformance.
• Ensure that non-destructive technicians have valid certifications for the work they areundertaking
• Cross check NDT (UT, PT, MT) specially AUT
• Monitor performance of Production Tests and NDE in terms of quality and frequency, ensuring conformity with relevant specifications and codes
• Supervise and witness inspections, check reports and documentation issued by inspectors and verify the collection of required Quality Records
• Ensure that Contractor maintains accurate welding/NDT records throughout the contractual period
• Ensure that acceptable standards of testing are maintained and alert QA/QC Lead if repair rates are above acceptable level
• Ensure timely delivery of Preliminary welding tests and NDE documents to enable the procurement and construction processes to progress, with the objective to reduce costs without impacting the schedule or the required level of quality and safety.
• Keep, monitor and follow up as necessary and maintain complete record(s) concerning the execution of the works.
• Ensure that all statutory authority / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction.
• Determine the actions required to manage each work instruction
• Review contents of CONTRACTOR Quality Control and Inspection procedures including ITP(s)
• Supervise COMPANY Hold/ Monitor/Witness/Review inspection activities
• Organize and attend NDT audits.
• Monitor the External audit findings & remarks, and any other reported Quality problems, through periodic meetings with Contractors.
• Review the corrective actions proposed by the contractor, respond / follow ups and close out procedure 
• Support and enforce the COMPANY HSEQ charters, objectives, directives.
• Identify potential safety concerns and inform the contractor (s).
• Identify the critical activities and bottleneck for the progress of the construction. Anticipate; propose solutions to improve quality.
• Troubleshoot technical problems that may affect the construction and liaise with the QA/QC Lead for the resolution.
• Support all team members and propose alternative courses of action, wherever possible, to facilitate efficient Project progress
• Participate in regular meetings to keep abreast with all issues relating to the Project. Discuss and review opportunities for the optimization of assigned work programs
• Carry out any other duties as may be required by hierarchy and project management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Professional Experience in similar position (number of years): 10
• Experience within Oil & Gas project: (number of years): 10
• UT3, RT3, PT3, MT3, AUT3, PAUT3 and TOFD3 certificates according ISO9712 orequivalent
• AUT certificate/experience is a Plus.
• Good knowledge in construction codes and international standards used in O&G industry
• Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
• Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
• Good communication skills. Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleague
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications