NDE & Inspection Specialist

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, ensure high quality inspection practices, and support technology development across global facilities. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in the oil & gas industry, an engineering degree, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Five to 10+ years of advanced NDE and inspection experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Ability to travel and support sites globally.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve NDE procedures for compliance.
• Qualify and audit NDE operators and service providers.
• Lead the planning and execution of advanced NDE jobs.

Skills

Advanced NDE and inspection experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering Degree (Bachelor’s or higher)

Job description

Introduction

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day 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 and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, ExxonMobil develops and applies 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and inspection specialist to join our team and provide technical leadership in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Request for Quotation (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, participates in vendor alignment, coordination and pre-inspection meetings to assure all aspects of the NDE purchase specifications are covered during these meetings and provide guidance necessary to achieve intended results.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Five (5) to 10 plus years of advanced NDE and inspection experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Engineering Degree (Bachelor’s or higher).
• Ability to travel and support sites globally.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and gain stakeholder agreement.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards and industry practices (e.g. API, ASME, ISO, ASNT, AWS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and collaborative decision-making skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability analytical and statistical methods to inspection data.
• Demonstrated work experience in applying basic and advanced NDE in the following situations:
• New fabrication and welding of:
• Pressure vessels / heat exchangers - air cooled / shell & tube / towers
• Piping - field and shop
• Tanks / spheres
• Furnaces / fired heaters / boilers
• Repair of pressure vessels, piping, and pipelines
• Application of basic and advanced NDE in fitness for service

Preferred 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

Benefits

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

Application Process

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and you can find out more about our hiring process here.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.