Pipeline/Welding & NDT Inspector

Position Details *

• Position

Pipeline/Welding & NDT Inspector

• Office / Department

Abu Dhabi IND

• Reporting to

Team Leader

• Key Working Relationship

• IND Manager
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Technical Manager / Deputy Technical Manager
• Customers / Clients / Project Management Consultants
• He is expected to establish direct contact with Client and whenever necessary with other Bureau Veritas organization.
• Minimum Required Qualifications

• Specialty
• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI or equivalent certification - at least 5 years’ experience after certification. In specific cases, documented training or work experience in welding/NDE can be considered subjected to QA/SQE review and approval.
• ASNT Level 2 in RT, MT, PT and UT - At least 3 years of practical experience. For RT, inspectors hall has film interpretation certificates from an independent body CSWIP or AWS and not from any level III certified individual.

• Education
• 3 year Diploma or 4 year Bachelor Degree in mechanical engineering

• Training

• Site Safety Induction
• H2S Training
• HSE Induction for Specific Projects

• Technical knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS.
• Experience with welding & pipeline Inspection according to relevant Codes.
• Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures.

• Experience
• Industry experience: For 3 year Diploma- More than 12 years industrial QA/QC experience in Pipeline/Welding & NDT; 4 year bachelor degree- More than 10 years industrial QA/QC experience in Pipeline/Welding & NDT.
• Oil & Gas Experience: Minimum 8 years for Diploma & Minimum 6 years for Bachelor degree
• Responsibilities / Authorities

• Primary Functions
• Understanding the requirements of Vendor / Manufacturer’s Quality System requirements.
• Review and verification of Manufacturer / Vendor documents as per Purchase Orders, Material Specifications as per relevant codes and project specifications.
• Carryout Material Receiving Inspection of all permanent Project Material by EPC Contractor.
• Witness verify and endorse Procedure and Welders qualification.
• Review and approval of Inspection & Test Plans.
• Review and approval of material certificates.
• Monitor, inspect and approve all welding including welding procedures and NDT works.
• Monitor, review and approve all PWHT works.
• Review of all radiographs/NDT reports.
• Signing of weld / NDT log.
• Witness Hydrostatic & Pneumatic testing.
• Surface preparation, Painting & Insulation inspection.
• Good understanding of Material control procedures and Material Preservation and storage procedures.
• Familiar with International codes like ASME/ ANSI, API, AWS, BP, BS, ISO codes, ISO EN 1024 etc.
• Raising Non-conformance reports and verifying Corrective & preventive actions on all project materials during receiving inspection.
• Ability to prepare concise weekly and monthly inspection reports.

• Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of the International Codes & Standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and BS.
• Experience with welding/pipeline Inspection according to relevant Codes.
• Application of Codes and standards, project specifications and procedures.
• Within his field of competency, the inspector is expected to conduct the activities stated in Primary functions.
• Fully conversant with relevant inspection techniques and able to select the most appropriate inspection technique.
• Able to verify and approve Non-conformities / corrective actions
• Able to identify required Bureau Veritas interventions, based on a pre-defined Quality Plan and according to specified standards.
• Able to review / appraise inspection procedures

• Business Requirements
• Report to Team leader about day-to-day inspection, non-compliance /discrepancy to specification.

• Self Management
• Maintains a high degree of expertise through permanent specialized training and knowledge management.
• Ensure that inspection is carried out as per approved drawings / Inspection test plans.
• Meet project development objectives
• Should be Results oriented, Service driven and Problem solving
• Comply with company regulations, procedures and Code of Ethics.