QC Lead – NDT

Durucooperation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Durucooperation in Chennai seeks an experienced QC Lead – NDT to lead site NDT and quality control inspection activities, ensuring compliance with procedures, codes, and client requirements. The role oversees NDT teams, reviews reports, and drives timely resolution of quality issues.

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 15 years in oil & gas projects for NDT methods, and advanced NDT certifications. On-site work 6 days a week with 10-hour shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of oil & gas project experience for all NDT methods.
• Minimum 5 years in advanced NDT techniques (PAUT, ToFD, AUT).
• Valid NDT Level II/III certifications as required.
• Hands-on knowledge of RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, PWHT, HT, and PMI.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day NDT and QC inspection activities at site.
• Coordinate NDT personnel and ensure execution of RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, PWHT, HT, and PMI.
• Review NDT procedures, reports, and quality documentation.
• Witness NDT examinations and ensure compliance with procedures and codes.
• Maintain NDT records and quality documentation.
• Identify deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure inspections follow QCP, ITP, project specs, and applicable codes.
• Provide technical support for welding, material, and NDT inspections.
• Commit to 10 hours/day, 6 days/week on site.

Skills

NDT coordination

QC inspection

Team leadership

Quality control

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Radiography RT

Ultrasonics UT

Magnetic Particle MT

Liquid Penetrant PT

Visual Testing VT

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced QC Lead – NDT to lead and coordinate NDT and quality control inspection activities, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements. The candidate will oversee NDT activities, coordinate inspection teams, review technical documentation and reports, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day NDT and QC inspection activities at site.

• Coordinate NDT personnel and ensure execution of RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, PWHT, HT, and PMI activities as applicable.

• Review NDT procedures, reports, inspection requests, test results, and related quality documentation.

• Witness and monitor NDT examinations and ensure compliance with approved procedures and applicable standards.

• Review and interpret radiographic films and relevant NDT reports where applicable.

• Monitor NDT technicians and ensure adherence to project specifications, codes, and safety requirements.

• Coordinate with client, contractor, QC, construction, and inspection teams for timely completion of inspection activities.

• Monitor repair/re-shoot joints and ensure appropriate follow-up and closure.

• Maintain NDT records, daily production reports, inspection logs, and quality documentation.

• Support inspection planning, scheduling, surveillance, and quality reporting.

• Identify quality deviations/non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions.

• Ensure all inspection activities are performed in accordance with the approved Quality Control Plan (QCP), ITP, project specifications, and applicable codes.

• Provide technical support for welding, material, dimensional, and NDT-related inspections as required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.

• Minimum 15 years of experience with Oil & Gas Projects for all NDT methods (both structural and Piping).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in advance NDT techniques (PAUT , TofD , AUT)

• Strong experience in NDT and QC inspection, preferably within Oil & Gas, refinery, petrochemical, or similar projects.

• Proven experience coordinating/supervising NDT activities and inspection teams.

• Valid relevant NDT Level II/III certifications as required for the assigned scope.

• Hands-on knowledge of RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, PWHT, HT, and PMI.

• Strong knowledge of applicable NDT, welding, inspection, and quality standards/codes.

• Experience in NDT documentation, reporting, inspection requests, and quality records.

• Strong coordination and communication skills with client and contractor teams.

• Ability to work 10 hours per day, 6 days per week in a site-based environment.

• Candidate must be available for the specified project period.

• Valid certifications must be submitted along with the CV.

• Candidate must be willing to attend the mandatory client web-based interview if shortlisted.