Rigs & Stimulation Vessels Inspection Specialist

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Rigs & Stimulation Vessels Inspection Specialist to lead technical inspections and readiness assessments for drilling rigs and well stimulation vessels, ensuring regulatory compliance, equipment integrity, and certification validity prior to mobilization and during operations.

The role requires a strong background in API/ISO/ASME standards, 10+ years in oil and gas, offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET) preferred, and proven ability to review drawings,

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Marine, Petroleum, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience with drilling/workover rigs and stimulation vessels is essential.
• Offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of rigs and stimulation vessels, including pre-mobilization, readiness, and ad-hoc checks.
• Verify equipment certifications, maintenance records, NDT reports, calibration records, and pressure testing status.
• Assess compliance with API, ISO, ASME, DNV/ABS, OEM, and industry standards.
• Identify risks, non-conformities, and deficiencies; propose corrective actions.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, operating procedures, risk assessments, and maintenance docs.
• Monitor closure of inspection findings and validate corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide readiness recommendations.

Skills

Inspection expertise

Well control systems

NDT experience

Regulatory compliance

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Petroleum or Electrical Engineering

Tools

API standards

ISO/ASME knowledge

DNV/ABS standards

Job description

Rigs & Stimulation Vessels Inspection Specialist

Location: Offshore / Onshore (as required)
Function: Drilling & Completion Assurance
Reporting To: Head of Inspection & Services Quality

Role Purpose Responsible for conducting technical inspections and operational readiness assessments of drilling/workover rigs and well stimulation vessels. The role ensures equipment integrity, regulatory compliance, certification validity, and safe operational readiness prior to mobilization and during operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-mobilization, acceptance, readiness, periodic, and ad-hoc inspections of rigs and stimulation vessels.
• Inspect drilling, well-control, high-pressure stimulation, lifting, electrical, and safety-critical equipment.
• Verify equipment certifications, maintenance records, NDT reports, calibration records, and pressure testing status.
• Assess compliance with API, ISO, ASME, DNV/ABS, OEM, and industry standards.
• Identify operational risks, non-conformities, and equipment deficiencies, recommending corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, operating procedures, risk assessments, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor closure of inspection findings and verify corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and provide equipment readiness recommendations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Marine, Petroleum, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of oil & gas experience with significant exposure to drilling/workover rigs, stimulation vessels, or well services.
• Strong knowledge of well-control systems, high-pressure equipment, lifting equipment, and equipment integrity management.
• Experience in technical inspection, maintenance, commissioning, or operational assurance.
• Good understanding of API, ISO, ASME, DNV/ABS standards and inspection requirements.
• Offshore certifications (BOSIET/FOET, Medical, etc.) preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Well Control Certification.
• LEEA or equivalent lifting inspection qualification.
• CompEx or Hazardous Area certification.
• NDT, Pressure Equipment Inspection, or Dropped Object Prevention training.

Deliverables

• Inspection and readiness reports.
• Equipment certification verification records.
• Non-conformance and punch-list tracking.
• Corrective action verification reports.
• Final recommendation on rig/vessel operational readiness.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.