NDT Technician

Vantris Energy Berhad; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantris Energy Berhad seeks an experienced NDT Engineer (Level III) to support offshore EPCI and Transportation & Installation projects. You will be the focal point for NDT matters, applying advanced and conventional methods and contributing to ECAs.

The role requires 8–10 years of NDT experience, AUT/PAUT expertise, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors and vendors. It offers challenging assignments and a strong safety culture within a growing energy company.

Qualifications

• Strong NDT expertise for offshore pipelines and structures.
• Experience with ECA and project QA/QC.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support NDT activities for project and tender execution.
• Provide input for Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA).
• Support offshore NDT requirements and safety/compliance.

Skills

NDT

Welding

QC

AUT

PAUT

RT

UT

MT

PT

ECA

Project collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced NDT Engineer (Level III) to support and execute Non-Destructive Testing activities across offshore EPCI and Transportation & Installation (T&I) projects.

The role will serve as the focal point for NDT matters within the WCI function, providing technical expertise across advanced and conventional NDT methods, supporting project-specific Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA), and ensuring NDT activities are executed safely and effectively in line with international standards and project requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical expertise in NDT, welding and QC for offshore pipelines and structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and process-improvement capabilities.
• Good understanding of project execution and project cost control.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements, including onshore qualification, offshore installation schedules, vessel schedules and personnel movements.

Key Responsibilities

NDT Engineering & Technical Support

• Execute and support NDT activities for project and tender execution.
• Provide NDT-related technical input for the development of project-specific Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA).
• Support the development and maintenance of operational requirements for offshore NDT activities.
• Ensure appropriate NDT resources and capabilities are available to support project execution in accordance with international standards and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technically sound NDT solutions for complex applications, including deepwater, CRA and sour-service pipeline projects.

Advanced & Conventional NDT

• Provide technical expertise in advanced NDT techniques, particularly Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT).
• Support relevant AUT/PAUT qualification, validation and demonstration activities.
• Provide expertise across conventional NDT methods including RT, UT, MT and PT.
• Support destructive testing requirements, including macro salami testing, where applicable to project execution.
• Provide NDT technical support during project bidding and tendering.
• Perform technical reviews and support cycle-time and costing validation.
• Support project teams in identifying NDT requirements and potential execution risks.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure NDT requirements are aligned with project planning, qualification and offshore installation activities.
• Act as the focal point for NDT matters within the WCI Department.
• Interface with internal functions, clients, main contractors, subcontractors and vendors on NDT-related matters.
• Manage technical interfaces with multiple stakeholders and support mitigation of project execution risks.
• Support NDT activities across different project locations and operating environments.
• Promote QHSE commitment and adherence to safe work practices across NDT activities.
• Support a strong safety culture within the NDT function.
• Contribute to departmental NDT know-how, project lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Ensure NDT execution complies with applicable project standards and client requirements.

Qualifications & Certifications

Candidates should possess:

• PCN, CSWIP or ISO 9712 Level III certification in UT & PAUT.
• CSWIP Level II in AUT Data Interpretation.
• ASNT NDT Level III in RT, UT, MT & PT will be an added advantage.
• Membership in relevant international professional bodies will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-10 years of NDT experience within EPCI and T&I projects.
• Strong experience with AUT and PAUT, including relevant qualification, validation and demonstration.
• Experience with conventional NDT techniques including RT, UT, MT and PT.
• Knowledge of welding and QC requirements for offshore pipelines and structures.
• Experience supporting project bidding and tendering from technical, cycle-time and commercial perspectives.
• Experience working with major E&P operators.