NDT Planning & Coordination Lead

Arabian Construction Co.; Al Ras Al Akhdar; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Co. is seeking an experienced NDT Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and monitor all Non-Destructive Testing activities on the project in Abu Dhabi.

You will ensure inspections are executed efficiently, reported accurately, and comply with ITPs, codes, and quality requirements. You will work closely with construction teams, NDT subcontractors, QA/QC personnel, and project management to control backlogs, resolve non-conformances, and maintain traceable NDT records.

Qualifications

• Engineering diploma or equivalent technical qualification.
• ASNT ACCP Level III or CSWIP/PCN Level II with at least 5 years post-certification.
• Minimum 10 years of NDE/NDT experience in Oil & Gas.
• Certified Level II in major NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and industrial applicability.
• Familiar with ASME, API, AWS, ASTM codes and standards.
• Experience managing NDT subcontractors and daily operations.
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with construction and welding teams to ensure timely NDT inspections.
• Plan and schedule NDT activities in line with construction progress and inspection priorities.
• Coordinate daily activities of NDT subcontractors to ensure qualified personnel and equipment.
• Monitor NDT execution, reporting status, and approval cycles to avoid inspection backlogs.
• Track NDT operator performance, repair rates, acceptance ratios, and rework trends.
• Maintain visibility of pending, completed, and approved NDT activities across all methods.
• Ensure NDT activities comply with procedures, ITPs, and applicable codes.
• Assist in investigation and resolution of NCRs and quality issues.
• Support QA/QC during audits, inspections, and client or third-party reviews.
• Maintain NDT trackers and databases; provide status updates to project management.
• Liaise between NDT teams, subcontractors, construction, QA/QC, and project management.

Skills

NDT expertise

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Reporting

Project management

QA/QC

NDT subcontractors

Education

Engineering Diploma

ASNT ACCP Level III

CSWIP/PCN Level II

Tools

NDT methods: RT/UT/MT/PT

Job description

Arabian Construction Co. is seeking an experienced NDT Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and monitor all Non-Destructive Testing activities on the project in Abu Dhabi.

You will ensure inspections are executed efficiently, reported accurately, and comply with ITPs, codes, and quality requirements. You will work closely with construction teams, NDT subcontractors, QA/QC personnel, and project management to control backlogs, resolve non-conformances, and maintain traceable NDT records.