NDE & Inspection Specialist

ExxonMobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist. This role involves providing technical leadership in the NDE area, ensuring compliance with procedures, and driving technology development. Candidates should possess an advanced degree in NDE and relevant certifications. Competitive benefits are offered in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Global training opportunities

Qualifications

• Current or past ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certification or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in NDE technology.
• Experience in leading NDE technology development projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve NDE procedures for compliance.
• Lead planning and execution of advanced NDE jobs.
• Provide global training in application of NDE tools and standards.

Skills

ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certification

Experience in PAUT and TOFD technology

Audit Skills - ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor Certification

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Education

Advanced degree in NDE area

Job description

About us

ExxonMobil is a global energy company committed to innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. We are driven by a diverse workforce and a shared commitment to safety, integrity and excellence.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses comes from the talent, curiosity and drive of our people who bring solutions to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world\'s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers. We develop and apply next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world\'s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products. In Malaysia, we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist to join our team and provide technical leadership in the NDE area across our global facilities and capital projects. This role will ensure high quality inspection practices, support technology development, and deliver advanced integrity solutions to our assets and operations.

What you will do

• Review and approve NDE procedures to ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Qualify and audit NDE operators and service providers to ensure competence and consistent performance.
• Support the development and implementation of inspection quality and mechanical integrity systems and programs at sites.
• Lead the planning and execution of advanced NDE jobs. Provide expert interpretation of inspection results. Provide integrated analysis support with fracture mechanics experts.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis by providing NDE expertise.
• Work with sites and projects in NDE technique selection and implementation including:
  • Developing detailed technical requirements of the purchase specification. Act as engineering interface and review RFQ as needed by sites or projects.
  • Determine need for quality assessments of proposed suppliers of NDE services
  • Review, assess and approve inspection and test plans as required to achieve desired results
  • Participate in pre-award meetings for high criticality equipment
  • For application of critical or advanced NDE, participate in vendor alignment, coordination and pre-inspection meetings to ensure all aspects of the NDE purchase specifications are covered during these meetings
  • Assist with equipment / materials rejection and/or nonconformance resolution process
  • May attend during application of high criticality equipment inspection tasks at suppliers’ facilities
  • Attend application of high criticality/complex techniques at sites or fabrication facilities.
• Provide global training in application of NDE tools, systems, codes and standards.
• Conduct research and development work to support the company’s technology development program.
• Drive the evaluation, qualification, and deployment of advanced NDE technologies across the organization.
• Lead the development of internal inspection guidance documents, research reports, and specifications for new inspection technologies or novel applications.
• Represent the company in Joint Industry projects (JIPs) and similar industry initiatives.

About you

Skills & Qualifications

• Current or past ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certification or equivalent for Radiographic (RT) film interpretation, Ultrasonic (UT), Eddy current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT) examination methods.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated experience in PAUT, TOFD, and ILI (in-line inspection) technology.
• Advanced degree in NDE area.
• Experience in leading NDE technology development projects.
• Working experience in oil & gas owner/operator companies or NDE service providers.
• Ability to interpret Industry codes and standards with respect to NDE criteria.
• Statistics knowledge and FFS (fitness for service) knowledge.
• Audit Skills - ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor Certification.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Basic Knowledge of the following:
• Refinery and Chemical Plant Materials of construction
• Corrosion and mechanical degradation mechanisms
• Pressure vessel, piping, and pipeline fabrication processes
• Positive Material Identification (PMI) tools and techniques
• Structural steel
• Painting, coating and refractory installation
• Metallurgy

Your Benefits

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