Certification & Inspection Technician (PAUT)

Motive Offshore Group Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company based in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking a Certification and Inspection Technician to conduct Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing and other inspection duties. The ideal candidate will have mandatory PAUT qualifications and experience in non-destructive testing. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on safety and quality, with a commitment to supporting your professional development. This role offers competitive benefits, including 30 days holiday per annum and opportunities for further training and certification.

Benefits

30 days holiday per annum

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Mandatory PAUT qualification with field experience.
• Non-destructive testing certification is essential.
• Experience managing workload and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct PAUT operations with compliance.
• Perform visual and Non-Destructive Testing inspections.
• Maintain the online certification database accurately.

Skills

PAUT qualification

Non-destructive testing certification

Fluent in spoken and written English

Experience operating machinery

Good communication skills

Education

Educated to a proficient standard

Job description

Our Core Values are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.

Planet.

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move into the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—across race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background—and we are dedicated to creating a culture of equity and belonging. Our hiring practices are rooted in fairness and integrity, focusing solely on an individual’s abilities, contributions, and potential. We strive to ensure that every employee and candidate feels seen, heard, and valued as they grow with us.

About the role

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Hours: Full-Time

The Certification and Inspection Technician is responsible for planning, executing, and conducting Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) operations, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety regulations, and quality requirements.

The Certification and Inspection Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive visual, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Magnetic Rope Testing (MRT) inspections of Motive FZE’s and client equipment. The technician will also commission and operate spooling winches and associated equipment, ensuring all operations are performed within established safety and operational standards while maintaining clear and effective communication with clients and the Operations Department.

You’ll be part of a skilled team where your expertise is valued, and your impact is immediate. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of equipment and projects, gaining hands-on experience. With support from both local and global colleagues, you’ll be empowered to grow professionally, develop your technical skills, and contribute to high-quality, safety-first operations. At Motive, we’re committed to your development and success, offering a positive, collaborative work culture where hard work is recognised and progression is encouraged.

About the team

As a part of our FZE team, you’ll become part of a small, hardworking, and skilled team who are used to working to a high standard and specification. Reporting to the C&I Division Manager for MENA, you will be supported by our team of onshore and offshore personnel working alongside you, whose goal, much like your own, will be to enable a quick and safe turn-around of equipment.

As well, you will be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team globally, who want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values-driven professional environment.

Responsibilities

People

• Adopt the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensure their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• Liaise and build rapport with the client whilst at the worksite.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.
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Planet

• HSEQ – compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and the company’s management system.
• Participate in internal and external training courses where identified.

Product

On-Site Duties

• Visual Inspections: Perform thorough visual assessments of rental fleet and lifting equipment.
• Equipment Management: Oversee the maintenance, management, and certification processes for equipment.
• Database Administration: Maintain and update the Motive online certification database accurately.
• Non-Destructive Testing: Conduct NDT on rental fleet equipment to ensure integrity and compliance.
• Workshop Support: Assist with general workshop duties as and when required.
• Wire Rope Operations: Support tasks including spooling, inspection, and socketing of wire ropes

Off-Site Duties (Local & Offshore)

• Field Inspections: Carry out visual inspections of lifting equipment and accessories at various sites.
• Advanced Testing: Execute non-destructive testing and magnetic rope testing on site.
• Database Utilization: Use the Motive online certification database for remote equipment management.
• Wire Rope Maintenance: Manage wire rope spooling, socketing, and inspection tasks.
• Crane Operations: Facilitate the removal and installation of crane wire ropes.
• Global Engagement: Participate in offshore operations and work assignments across international locations as required.

Required skills / knowledge

• Standard C&I Technician role with mandatory PAUT (Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing) qualification and demonstrable field experience.
• Non-destructive testing certification.
• LEEA Lifting equipment inspection certification
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Educated to a proficient standard
• Experience operating machinery.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated
• Good communication skills.
• Offshore survival & medical (can be provided).
• Rope access certification (can be provided).
• Eddy current inspection (can be provided).

What we can offer you

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this, you'll get

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & What Happens Next

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a Resume with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at [e-mail].