PAUT Inspector

Larsen & Toubro; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a PAUT inspector for offshore construction and installation activities. You will perform phased array ultrasonic testing on offshore piping welds, structural welds, and vessel components, ensuring compliance with project specs and offshore HSE standards.

Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating PAUT equipment, acquiring and interpreting A-, B-, C-, and S-scan data, and producing traceable reports and repair/re-inspection documentation for dossiers and

Qualifications

• Experience performing PAUT inspections on offshore welds and components.
• Familiarity with inspection plans, procedures, and ITPs.
• Ability to interpret A-, B-, C-, and S-scan data and size discontinuities.

Responsibilities

• Perform PAUT inspections on offshore piping welds, structural welds, and vessels.
• Set up PAUT equipment, calibrate probes and encoders, and ensure valid calibration certificates.
• Acquire and interpret PAUT data and report findings with traceable documentation.
• Prepare PAUT reports, scan plans, and repair/re-inspection records.

Skills

PAUT inspections

NDT techniques

Data interpretation

Offshore inspection

Calibration

Tools

PAUT software

Encoders

Wedges

Job description

To perform, evaluate, and report Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) on welded joints and critical components during offshore construction and installation activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and client requirements, while strictly adhering to offshore HSE standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. PAUT Inspection Activities

• Perform PAUT inspections on:
  • Offshore piping welds (CS / SS / CRA)
  • Structural welds and nodes
  • Pressure vessels and pipelines (as applicable)
• Ensure inspections are carried out in accordance with:
  • Approved PAUT procedures
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Offshore work packs

2. Equipment Setup & Calibration

• Set up and calibrate PAUT equipment including:
  • Phased array probes and wedges
  • Encoders and scanners (manual / semi?automated)
• Conduct calibration using:
  • Approved reference blocks
  • Project?specific calibration standards
• Ensure all NDT equipment has valid calibration certificates

3. Data Acquisition & Interpretation

• Perform data acquisition and analysis using PAUT software
• Interpret A?Scan, B?Scan, C?Scan and S?Scan data
• Detect, evaluate, and size discontinuities such as:
  • Lack of fusion
  • Lack of penetration
  • Cracks
  • Porosity and inclusions

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accurate and timely:
  • PAUT reports
  • Scan plans and data files
  • Repair and re?inspection reports
• Ensure full traceability of welds and inspection records
• Support mechanical completion, pre?commissioning, and dossier handover