Quality Quality Assurance Quality Control Method Development
BE
Job Description
Vertical / Department : MFFH / NDT– Quality
Reporting to : Head - Quality
No. of Reportees (if any): No
Purpose of Role :
To coordinate, monitor and control all NDT activities for fabrication projects, ensuring timely execution of testing, reporting and compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, client requirements, safety standards and fabrication schedules.
The role shall support effective interaction with Production, Welding, QA/QC, Clients, TPIs and Certifying Authorities to achieve project quality objectives.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Prepare, review and implement NDT procedures, technique sheets and inspection plans in accordance with project specifications and applicable codes.
- Coordinate NDT activities with QA/QC, Production, Welding, Planning, Clients, TPI agencies and Certifying Authorities.
- Ensure timely execution of RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT, TOFD and other applicable NDT methods as per project requirements.
- Monitor daily NDT progress and ensure completion of inspection activities in line with fabrication schedules.
- Verify validity and calibration status of NDT equipment and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Surveillance, Witness, Cross checks NDT activities at site and resolve technical issues related to inspection and testing.
- Review NDT reports and records for completeness, accuracy and compliance prior to submission.
- Monitor NDT manpower deployment and optimize utilization of resources.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, ASME, AWS, API and other applicable codes and standards.
- Support client inspections, audits and surveillance activities related to NDT.
- Maintain NDT databases, records and traceability documentation.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to EHS requirements during NDT activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
- NDT completion in line with fabrication/project schedule.
- Timely issuance and submission of NDT reports.
- 100% calibration compliance of NDT equipment.
- Compliance with project specifications and applicable code requirements.
- Reduction in rework and re-inspection rates.
- Zero major client/TPI observations attributable to NDT activities.
- Effective utilization of NDT manpower and equipment resources.
- Timely closure of NDT-related non-conformities.
- Compliance with safety requirements and zero violation during NDT execution.
Specific Skill Sets/Competencies Required:
- Minimum NDT Level II in all methods, PCN Level II, ASNT NDT LEVEL 3 preferred
- Strong technical competency in RT, UT, MT, PT and advanced NDT methods such as PAUT and TOFD, CR, DR
- Knowledge of ASME, AWS, API and client-specific requirements.
- Ability to prepare and review NDT procedures, technique sheets and reports.
- Good coordination, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand vessel, piping, structural and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of NDT equipment calibration and quality requirements.
- Customer and stakeholder focus.
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital NDT record management systems.
Key Stakeholders & their Expectations:
Stakeholder
NDT Head
Compliance with quality requirements and project deliverables
Production Team
Timely NDT support without affecting fabrication schedule
Welding Team
Quick inspection turnaround and technical guidance
Project Team
Timely completion of inspections and reporting
Client / TPI
Compliance with specifications and timely inspection support
Certifying Authorities
Conformance to approved procedures and code requirements
Resources Available/ Required:
Required.
- NDT Equipment (RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT, TOFD, CR/DR as applicable)
- Calibrated Reference Blocks and Standards
- NDT Consumables
- Computer System with Reporting Software
- Access to Codes, Standards and Project Specifications
- Qualified and Certified NDT Personnel
Name & Signature of DH Name & Signature of HR