Senior QA/QC Inspector (Advance NDT)

SENIOR QA/QC INSPECTOR (ADVANCE NDT)

• To interpret the suitability of products and processes against the designated specification requirements at scheduled and ad-hoc intervals. The role is primarily responsible to report using advance NDT techniques, accurate defect detection, characterization, and supporting a safe and reliable project execution.
• Responsible for advanced NDT technical review, verification of inspection technique suitability, independent assessment of contractor inspection outputs, and support to weld quality decisions during project execution
  
  

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to Head - Projects QA/QC / OR his delegate for technical matter and guidance and execution related work activities
• Internal Frequent interface with PMD Construction and Execution Team, and sometimes with Operation and the Discipline Engineer
• External Frequent interface with Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors, NDT Contractors and third-party inspection agencies
  
  

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Works in accordance with company policies and directives from the Project QA/QC Engineer / Quality Engineering Specialist
• Regular internal contact with construction specialists and project teams to provide advice on project quality related issues
• Works under pressure in fast-track Shutdown projects and able to provide professional, concise response to quality related queries/ concerns
• Undertakes investigations and problem solving of a routine and ad-hoc nature, with the more complex issues being elevated to the QA/QC Engineer for advice or decision
• Plans and prioritises work within agreed work programs
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify PAUT/TOFD scan plans, scanning coverage, calibration setup, sensitivity, reporting basis, and technique applicability against the governing code, project specification, and inspection scope
• Perform technical oversight of PAUT applications on carbon steel welds and dissimilar / clad weld configurations, including verification of scan strategy, beam coverage, calibration approach, and examination limitations associated with clad or weld overlay surfaces
• Technically evaluate and validate indication detection, characterization, and sizing results generated through advanced NDT methods and assess compliance against the applicable acceptance criteria and support other NDT techniques
• Provides inspection related recommendations on applicable projects activities
• Works within established company corporate and industry policies and procedures
• Close working relationship with assigned inspection personnel to ensure that they are fully aware of their assigned roles and responsibilities
• Coordination with multiple stakeholders while maintaining inspection integrity and independence and advise internal user departments on quality and inspection related issues and monitors adherence
• Regular meetings with QA/QC Engineer, to discuss ongoing projects and work priorities
  
  

Generic Accountabilities – All Employees

Safety Health & Environment

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations & standards

Qatarization Program

Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees

Firewall Compliance

Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti – trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures

Key Job Accountabilities

• Engage with external Contractors to perform PAUT/TOFD and advance NDT techniques and perform defect sizing, characterisation
• Review and technically assess contractor-issued NDT reports, interpretation records, images, and supporting inspection data to confirm adequacy, traceability, and compliance prior to acceptance
• Review and verify NDT procedures, technique sheets, personnel certifications, calibration records, equipment validity, and qualification records prior to commencement of inspection activities
• Ensure full traceability between weld maps, line/component identification, NDT reports, repair history, final inspection status, and supporting quality records
• Interpret advance NDT data and evaluate indications against the applicable acceptance criteria (ASME, API, Project specs.) and prepare and accurate inspection reports with supporting data/images
• Engaging contractors and applicable third-party organisations with a professional approach and maintain a good working level relationship
• Review contractors documented quality deliverables in accordance with the requirements and expectations of COMPANY and provide clear, concise output to the applicable quality focal point
• Evaluate the suitability of products and processes at key stages against the prescribed specification requirements and is effectively implemented
• Ensure NDE traceability of inspected welds and components
• Continuously monitor the quality of works in progress at site and at the EPC Contractor fabrication workshop against the applicable NDT Procedure and COMPANY technical specification
• Verify NDT calibration blocks, reference standards, and equipment validity
• Ensure that the latest revision of project quality documentation is available, and that records of product and process conformance are maintained in accordance with the document and record control requirements
• Prepare a daily report summarising the salient inspection points and quality concerns and coordinate directly with the assigned quality focal point regarding any significant issues identified
• Manage and participate in site quality verification activities (i.e. Quality Walkabout and Procurement Surveillance) and document results using the applicable inspection report template
• Record and facilitate the follow-up of product related non-conformance results
• Prepare and present topics during the annual quality training program and prepare discipline quality specific training material when requested by the quality focal point
• Act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of COMPANY project management team to ensure that COMPANY quality requirements and expectations are fully satisfied
  
  

Part B: Person Specification – Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical / Metallurgy or Equivalent
• NDT certificate in ASNT/PCN Level III for methods in UT, RT, PAUT and TOFD, as minimum
• NDT certificate in ASNT/PCN Level II for methods MT and PT, as minimum
• CSWIP 3.1 certification and NDT Certificate in ECT, preferred
  
  

Knowledge And/or Experience

• Minimum 10 years of working experience as NDE personnel for Oil & Gas projects, preferably in LNG (greenfield, brownfield, shutdowns, and live plant environments)
• Demonstrated minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience in advance NDT (PAUT/TOFD) post certification and NDT data interpretation, procedure review, scan plan assessment, and technical validation of contractor inspection outputs
• Practical experience in interpretation and acceptance evaluation of weld inspection results against ASME Section V, ASME B31.3, ASME VIII, API 1104, API 5L, project specifications, and approved inspection procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of welding processes, weld joint configurations, weld repair scenarios, heat affected zone considerations, common fabrication and service-induced discontinuities, and the impact of welding variables on NDT technique selection and interpretation
• Demonstrated ability to assess inspection limitations arising from geometry, restricted access, material condition, weld profile, coating, cladding, or in-service constraints, and recommend technically suitable inspection approaches
• Extensive experience with reviewing/interpretation of PAUT/TOFD, RT Film and witnessing of MT and PT methods
• Experience in tube inspection (ECT, IRIS, ACFM), corrosion mapping and inspection of TKY weld joints
• Understanding of common weld defects and discontinuities, sour service, calibration techniques and scan plan development
• Familiar with ISO 9001 quality assurance principles and practices
  
  

Technical And Business Skills

• Fluent in both spoken and written English
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Capability to handle high-pressure project environments
• Strong technical background in advanced NDT, welding, fabrication, and code-based acceptance evaluation, with proven QA/QC inspection and coordination experience