Advanced NDT Lead

Position Details

Position

Advanced NDT Lead

Office / Department

IND (South)

Reporting to

Muhammad Waseem khan (Operation Manager South)

Key Working Relationship

• Act as focal point for advanced NDT scope discussions (PAUT, TOFD, LRUT, ECT, etc.)
• Ensure client requirements, codes, and specifications are clearly understood and met.
• Address technical queries, clarifications, and reporting expectations.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and technically sound reporting.
• Standardize reporting formats and maintain traceability of inspection records.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Specialty

• Expertise in defect detection, characterization, and accurate sizing.
• Advanced skills in interpreting complex inspection data and signal analysis.
• Acts as technical authority for advanced NDT within the organization.
• Provides guidance, troubleshooting, and innovation in inspection techniques.

Education

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Metallurgy, or related Engineering discipline.

Training

• Specialized in training and mentoring teams on advanced NDT technologies.
• Drives continuous improvement and skill enhancement.

Technical knowledge

• Proficiency in advanced ultrasonic techniques (TOFD, PAUT) for weld and flaw characterization.
• Expertise in LRUT for pipeline screening and long-distance defect detection.
• Skilled in IRIS for tube inspection in heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers.
• Ability to interpret complex inspection data and produce accurate reports.
• Competence in developing inspection procedures, calibrations, and scan plans.
• Strong knowledge of defect acceptance criteria as per ASME, API, and client standards.
• Familiarity with Fitness-for-Service (API 579) and integrity assessment practices.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in NDT, with at least 3–5 years in advanced NDT applications.

Responsibilities / Authorities / Accountabilities

Primary Functions

• Perform advanced NDT inspections using TOFD, PAUT, LRUT, IRIS, and related techniques on welds, pressure vessels, pipelines, and heat exchangers.
• Interpret inspection results and provide accurate assessment of flaws, corrosion, and degradation mechanisms.
• Calibrate, configure, and operate advanced NDT equipment in line with standards and procedures.

Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience with systems such as:
• Omni Scan / Eddyfi / LRUT systems
• Proficient in analysis software for data processing and reporting
• Development of inspection strategies, scan plans, and technique selection for complex assets (pipelines, vessels, tanks).
• Capability to execute inspections in critical and high-risk environments.

Business Requirements

• Optimize utilization of advanced NDT equipment and manpower
• Control operational costs (mobilization, equipment usage, consumables)
• Support profitability through efficient planning and execution.  Provide technical input for proposals, tenders, and new business opportunities
• Identify opportunities to introduce advanced NDT solutions and expand service scope

Self

Management

• Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned tasks and inspection activities.
• Performs effectively under tight schedules and demanding site conditions.
• Maintains composure and focus during critical project phases.
• Upholds professional ethics, impartiality, and confidentiality.

Customer Focus

• Clearly understands client specifications, codes, and inspection scope requirements
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients
• Ensures positive client experience to support repeat business and long-term partnerships

HSE Requirements

• Comply at all times with all applicable legal requirements, BV HSE Policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain personal work areas tidy and hazard free and report any deviation/fault/hazard immediately to the location manager/line manager/HSE Representative
• Report immediately to HSE Representative any newly identified hazard and participate in devising suitable operational control to eliminate/minimize the pertinent risk.
• Report immediately to HSE Representative any HSE incident and cooperate in investigation
• Reporting all incidents and acting whenever they see an unsafe act or condition
• Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).
• Co-operate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

Performance Monitoring

Continual Development

• Developing innovative inspection solutions
• Development of inspection strategies, scan plans, and technique selection for complex assets (pipelines, vessels, tanks)
• Support continuous improvement and modernization of NDT capabilities.

KPI’s

• 100% Project Delivery Performance
• 90% of reports accepted without revision/rework
• Accuracy and reliability of inspection results
• Compliance with ASME, API, ISO, and client specifications
• Number of personnel trained/certified in advanced NDT
• Improvement in team competency levels
• Succession development for critical roles
• Effective allocation and availability of qualified personnel and equipment
• Downtime reduction of advanced NDT systems

Monitored By

• Operation Manager