NDT Technician - Lead

Oceaneering; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering, a leader in engineered services for the offshore energy industry, seeks an NDT Supervisor in Aberdeen City. This role involves supervising inspection teams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and producing detailed reports. Candidates should have suitable qualifications and experience in the oil and gas sector, along with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Valid Passport and Full UK Driving Licence required.
• ASNT/PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing and IRATA Level 1 certification needed.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Execute inspections as required by Offshore Inspection Engineers.
• Supervise NDT inspection teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Produce clear and concise reports on inspection methods and results.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree or equivalent from a technical school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Duties And Responsibilities

Execute inspections as required by Offshore Inspection Engineers (OIE) and report back in the required approved format in a timely manor.
Supervise and coordinate ad-hoc NDT inspectors and/or NDT inspection teams on platform to ensure that they execute all ultrasonic testing, eddy current inspection, magnetic particle inspection, dye penetrant inspections and radiographic inspections on items of static equipment and associated piping in accordance with company, IRATA, client standards and regulatory requirements and ensure reports are in the correct format and submitted in a timely manner.
At times may be required to act as additional persons within campaign based NDT inspection teams to complete inspections in line with qualifications.

Functions
ESSENTIAL

• Carry out the most effective NDT techniques to components requiring inspection
• Ensure inspection is carried out within the parameters of the applicable specification
• Produce clear and concise reports detailing the methods used and results of the inspection with isometrics or sketches showing the areas inspected and the results obtained. Report all findings noting any limitations / test restrictions is applicable. Ensure reports are signed prior to submission to OIE for review/signing.
• Cross check all NDT reports to ensure the quality / results / scope of the report is correct, ensuring the correct procedure & technique is referenced, the equipment / consumables reported are correct and in calibration and the report is the correct revision. Once checked countersign as supervisor.
• Evaluate results of the test in accordance with applicable specification
• Utilise rope access capabilities when required working at height for long periods of time
• Perform rope access inspection safely in harsh environments ensuring that regular breaks are taken
• Ensure that the correct rope access equipment is utilised and that harness is worn at all times
• Ensure that work area is safe to carry out rope access activities
• Ensure permits are in place for technicians and work-scope is readily available for inspection
• Ensure client specific observation / safety cards are being completed
• Take part in regular safety and pre job toolbox talks
• Carry out risk assessments/Take2 as required
• Perform routine technician feedback to management on their attitude, punctuality, safety performance and competence
• Ensure function tests are performed according to the procedure on all NDT and radiography equipment and any faulty equipment is detailed back to the supervisor
• Ensure UT technicians perform probe checks each day they perform UT inspection on site
• Maintain and control NDT equipment and consumables ensuring equipment/consumable registers are accurately updated and sent through to NDT Project Management
• Ensure and track all company inspection equipment on platform is calibrated and well maintained and report accordingly
• Ensure all consumables are in date and consumable certificate of conformance are present.
• Prior to packing any returned equipment check labelling is accurate, container is locked, and all equipment has been verified
• Maintain company’s inspection files
• Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet deadlines, changing priorities when the situation requires
• Carry out work in accordance with Oceaneering operating procedures and statutory/client specifications and requirements

NON-ESSENTIAL

• Undertake any other duties of a reasonable nature as required by Management

Safety

• Ensure that the safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment

Other

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.
• Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems on the Company
• Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No direct supervisory responsibilities, however, supervises offshore NDT teams, whilst supporting the O.I.E. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; performing routine safety talks and resolving problems

Reporting Relationship

• This person will report to the Project Manager and to the OIE for day to day tasks
• Performance will be measured by the Project Manager and dotted line manager – Manager, Operations, IMDS Aberdeen

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

REQUIRED

• Valid Passport
• Valid Full UK Driving Licence
• ASNT/PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing
• ASNT/PCN Level 2 in MPI and / or DPI.
• IRATA Level 1 (minimum) (Level 3 but not essential)
• Offshore Survival / Offshore Medical / M.I.S.T / Cat A E.B.S / Bi-Deltoid Measurement / Eye Test
• Donut and Escape chute Training
• Flexible approach, team player and good communication skills
• IT literate – Word & Excel (minimum)

DESIRED

• ASNT/PCN Level 2 or CSWIP Visual Inspection
• GCSE pass in English, Maths and Science
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
In order to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience
associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Minimum of 5 year experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in structural and mechanical drafting/design or related field.
Must also be familiar with QA/QC systems.
Minimum 1-year experience in the relevant inspection techniques within the oil and gas industry.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PeopleSoft.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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