Offshore Inspector

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an experienced Offshore Inspector to support inspection, integrity, and quality assurance during EPC, commissioning, start‑up and handover of major offshore projects. The role requires extensive field presence, cross‑functional collaboration, and strong knowledge of inspection and asset integrity practices.

You will perform NDT, document findings, and ensure compliance with industry standards and project procedures, contributing to safe and reliable asset operation throughout the

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of in-service inspection experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or Energy industries.
• API 510/570 or API 653 certification as required.
• Proficiency with Meridium or similar data management software and a strong exposure to NDT methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external visual inspections and NDT exams on offshore equipment including pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, piping and lifting gear.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and integrity assessments; track findings to closure.
• Ensure all activities comply with company procedures, international codes, and safety standards.

Skills

Operations planning

Safety

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Meridium

Job description

Position

Position: Offshore Inspector (Operations Expansion Start-Up)

Location

Location: Onshore, Qatar

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Inspector to support inspection, integrity, and quality assurance activities during the EPC, commissioning, start-up, and asset handover phases of major offshore projects.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of newly constructed facilities through proactive inspection programs, defect identification, integrity assessments, and application of industry-standard inspection techniques. This position requires extensive field presence, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a strong understanding of inspection and asset integrity management practices.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Integrity Management

• Conduct external visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) examinations on offshore equipment including:
  • Pressure vessels
  • Boilers
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pressure safety devices
  • Process piping
  • Lifting equipment
• Perform preliminary integrity assessments of static equipment and piping systems, evaluate inspection findings, and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Utilize integrity management systems such as Meridium or equivalent software to document findings, generate recommendations, and monitor equipment condition.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

• Carry out or supervise a wide range of NDT techniques, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Eddy Current Testing
  • IRIS Inspections
  • Hardness Testing
  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
  • Metallography
  • Thermography
  • Boroscopy
  • Coating Thickness Measurements (DFT)
• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted safely and in accordance with approved procedures and industry standards.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Inspect maintenance activities, shutdown works, and capital project execution to verify compliance with:
  • Company inspection standards
  • Approved procedures
  • International codes and specifications
  • Quality and safety requirements
• Monitor welding, fabrication, coating, installation, and repair activities to ensure workmanship and quality requirements are achieved.

Inspection Planning & Follow-Up

• Raise inspection recommendations and notifications within integrity management systems and SAP.
• Track inspection findings to closure and verify corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Support risk mitigation initiatives by identifying integrity threats and recommending appropriate measures.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare accurate inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Maintain inspection records, databases, test results, and historical equipment data.
• Ensure all inspection findings and recommendations are properly documented and traceable.

Equipment & Contractor Management

• Maintain inspection tools, instruments, and equipment in safe working condition.
• Support procurement planning for new inspection equipment as required.
• Coordinate and supervise contractor inspection personnel to ensure service quality and compliance with company requirements.

Additional Duties

• Support special inspection programs, shutdown inspections, emergency response activities, and other integrity-related assignments as directed by Inspection Engineering leadership.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure full compliance with all company HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively participate in risk assessments and hazard identification processes.
• Follow all applicable quality standards and operational controls while performing inspection activities.

Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in Engineering
• Holds certification in API 510/570 or equivalent, API 653 as required.
• Minimum 4 years of in-service inspection experience within Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical, Refining, or Energy industries.
• Conversant with using Meridium or similar Data Management Software.
• Awareness in risk-based inspection, Corrosion/corrosion control and damage mechanisms.
• Basic awareness in relevant plant processes and materials.
• Knowledge in the following inspection technologies: UT, MT, PT, RT, and Advanced NDT.
• Conversant with relevant international codes and specifications.