NDT & Field Inspection Engineer – Port & Terminal Systems (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Centre of internal trainings

Profit sharing

Medical care

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking a Field Inspection Engineer (NDT) to join projects for a client in the port and container terminal industry. The role combines field inspections, NDT activities, and technical support for maintenance and repair operations on heavy port equipment worldwide.

This field-based position requires about 80% international travel and offers exposure to cranes and terminal machinery, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechanical, structural, or hydraulic engineering or related field.
• Valid NDT certification (ISO 9712, AWS or equivalent) is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or maintenance in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections and quality checks on steel structures, welds, and mechanical components of port equipment.
• Verify compliance of fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair activities with technical documentation, engineering standards, and project specifications.
• Identify and report non-conformities, defects, and deviations, including preparation of punch lists and detailed inspection reports.
• Support maintenance and repair activities through on-site technical assessments of equipment condition.
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation, and specifications.
• Participate in inspection and advisory activities related to crane condition monitoring and maintenance programs at international terminal sites.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health, safety, security, and environmental regulations and procedures.

Skills

NDT inspections

Read engineering drawings

Technical documentation

English communication

Polish language

Education

Technical education in mechanical/structural/hydraulic engineering

Tools

NDT certification ISO 9712/AWS

Job description

For our client from the port and container terminal industry, we are looking for a Field Inspection Engineer (NDT) to join projects delivered by Sii.

The role is focused on working with heavy port equipment such as STS, RTG, RMG and MHC cranes, combining field inspections, NDT activities, and technical support for maintenance and repair operations in an international environment.

The position is field-based and requires approximately 80% international travel to terminal sites worldwide.

Your tasks

• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections and quality checks on steel structures, welds, and mechanical components of port equipment
• Verify compliance of fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair activities with technical documentation, engineering standards, and project specifications
• Identify and report non-conformities, defects, and deviations, including preparation of punch lists and detailed inspection reports
• Support maintenance and repair activities through on-site technical assessments of equipment condition
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation, and specifications
• Participate in inspection and advisory activities related to crane condition monitoring and maintenance programs at international terminal sites
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health, safety, security, and environmental regulations and procedures

Requirements

• Technical education in mechanical, structural, or hydraulic engineering (or related field)
• Valid NDT certification (ISO 9712, AWS or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or maintenance in industrial environments
• Experience with heavy equipment such as cranes, port or terminal machinery is an advantage
• Good understanding of mechanical and structural systems, including basic hydraulic components
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Good command of English (technical communication and documentation)
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 80% of working time) and work in field conditions
• The work is carried out at height, including on steel structures, so candidates must have no medical contraindications to working at height
• Fluent Polish required
• Residing in Poland required

Nice to have

• Certification for working at height

Job no. JOB-VGZ9Y

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Benefits For You

• Great Place to Work
• Solid financial situation
• Contracts with the biggest brands
• Centre of internal trainings
• Many experts you can learn from
• Open and accessible management team
• Profit sharing
• Passion Sponsorship program
• Regular integration events and trips
• Comfortable and well-equipped offices
• MySii app
• Medical care