Operational Planner NDT Inspection

Intertek Italia; Alver; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a structured and proactive Planner to support on-site inspection and NDT activities for oil and gas projects in Norway. You will translate client scope into safe, executable plans and act as the main coordination point between the inspection/NDT teams and the client.

The role requires technical education in mechanical/inspection/NDT or engineering, plus onshore/offshore experience and knowledge of NDT methods.

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechanical, inspection, NDT, engineering or similar (trade certificate, technical college or higher)
• Experience from inspection, NDT or maintenance in oil & gas, energy, process or similar industry
• Experience from onshore and/or offshore facilities is highly desirable
• Experience with in-service inspection (operational/ongoing plant inspection) is an advantage
• Understanding of NDT methods (e.g. UT, RT, PT, MT, VT)
• NDT Level II and Radiation Protection certification are required
• Experience with planning and work preparation on industrial sites is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with planning tools and systems, such as SAP or similar
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Act as operational planner for all inspection and NDT activities on the assigned site or project
• Serve as the planning liaison between Inspection/NDT teams, Client representatives and Subcontractors and other project disciplines
• Translate inspection scopes, specifications and drawings into detailed work packages, including manpower and equipment need
• Access, permits and isolation requirements
• Time estimates and work sequences
• Build and maintain the integrated plan in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, other)
• Follow up daily and weekly progress, updating plans and look-ahead schedules
• Ensure all completed work is properly documented and reported in line with client and company requirements
• Identify deviations, delays, access issues or safety concerns at an early stage and raise them immediately with the Project Manager and Client representative, including proposed mitigating actions
• Coordinate with HSE, operations, maintenance and other stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and reporting.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

NDT awareness

Education

Mechanical/inspection/NDT/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Role

Intertek is looking for a structured and proactive Planner to support our CUI inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities on-site. The role is responsible for turning client scope and work orders into safe, efficient and executable plans, and for acting as the key coordination point between the inspection/NDT teams and the client. Work is to be carried out in accordance with company procedures, contractual requirements and instructions from the immediate supervisor / project manager.

Location: Sites for the oil and gas industry within Norway

Employment type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Act as operational planner for all inspection and NDT activities on the assigned site or project
• Serve as the planning liaison between Inspection/NDT teams, Client representatives and Subcontractors and other project disciplines
• Translate inspection scopes, specifications and drawings into detailed work packages, including manpower and equipment need
• Access, permits and isolation requirements
• Time estimates and work sequences
• Build and maintain the integrated plan in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, other)
• Follow up daily and weekly progress, updating plans and look-ahead schedules
• Ensure all completed work is properly documented and reported in line with client and company requirements
• Identify deviations, delays, access issues or safety concerns at an early stage and raise them immediately with the Project Manager and Client representative, including proposed mitigating actions
• Coordinate with HSE, operations, maintenance and other stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical education in mechanical, inspection, NDT, engineering or similar (trade certificate, technical college or higher)
• Experience from inspection, NDT or maintenance in oil & gas, energy, process or similar industry
• Experience from onshore and/or offshore facilities is highly desirable
• Experience with in-service inspection (operational/ongoing plant inspection) is an advantage
• Understanding of NDT methods (e.g. UT, RT, PT, MT, VT)
• NDT Level II and Radiation Protection certification are required
• Experience with planning and work preparation on industrial sites is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with planning tools and systems, such as SAP or similar
• Good English skills, written and spoken

Personal Qualities

• Strong planning and coordination skills with high attention to detail
• Able to handle multiple work fronts and changing priorities
• Clear and professional communicator towards both field personnel and client
• Solution-oriented, with the ability to foresee challenges and propose practical mitigations
• Safety-conscious and reliable, with a high sense of responsibility for quality and compliance
• Team player who contributes to a positive working environment

We Offer

• An important role in a professional inspection / NDT environment
• Close cooperation with experienced colleagues, clients and contractors
• Competitive terms and good development opportunities within planning, inspection and project execution